mean roo?

[chris deiss]

Hi just wanted a little input from you experts. I have a 4 month old roo that's a cochin/plymouth rock banty / ? At least that's what I think ! I understand esstablishing the pecking order and the importance of it and he is definately the king but he is starting to get agressive towards me and pecks me when I open the coop in the morning or just get too close to him. Is he goin to get meaner and more agressive ? I know what I would like to do but that's the wifes roo and I don't think she would go for it lol. My concearn is that I have a 19 month old little girl and will he start goin after her . Any input is appreciated thanks. Chris

 

[Lollipop]

It ain`t worth riskin damage to your kid, Chris. Sell the wife on losing the little tyrant......Pop

 

[turtlebird]

My roo will tolerate me, but watch out anyone else. Especially kiddos.

 

[OregonChickenGal]

Yes, some roos change once the hormones kick in.

 

[4 luv of eggs]

We had an adolescent roo that was my husband's baby. He wasn't aggressive to us but began flinging the younger pullets by the neck. We re-homed him (after we told his new owners what a bad boy he could be). My flock is so much calmer now. My husband didn't want to see him go but he admits now that it was a good thing.

In your case, he is human aggressive. And with an 18 month old child who isn't that much taller than the roo.....oh no.....he's got to go.

 

[sourland]

Waiting until after he flogs your daughter is too late. Get rid of him now!

 

[Naughty]

You may want to check the post by Yazzo about dealing with aggressive roos - it's pretty good - may not work for you but it seems to help - my lil roo isnt cuddly but he has calmed down and has a chance at NOT being extra crispy...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=390911