mean rooster

[rigagirl]

thank you all for your input. i will try a squirt gun because thats what i have. i will not!.. not grab his beak because i think thats just crazy. i have no problem eating my rooster if i have too. thanks

 

[seminolewind]

This is what worked for me x2. Get jeans and a jacket on to protect your body. Used something to protect your face. Instead of backing off, when he attacks, keep walking after him, keep him moving, don't let him stop unless you give permission. Do this every day for 10-20 minutes. The two I did became well behaved around me and understood I was alpha roo.

 

[Ellie_NY_chick]

I've had very good luck with RoosterRed's suggestions. I haven't ever let it get to the level of biting, but I've been "charged". Holding him by his legs seems to work well, but I have to do it about once a month.

We don't have any small children around, so I don't have that to worry about, thank goodness. Otherwise I may not have any roos at all.

 

[Lollipop]

Cure for a mean rooster;

Read about this recently and the poster says it works. This is advice from a 72 YO farmer who seems to know what he`s talking about. If it doesn`t work for you just say so. I hate to pass along bad advice. Prior to this info, I figured the only cure was an ax. Maybe there is hope after all….

Hold the offending rooster by the legs and dip his head in a bucket of water. When you see a few bubbles, put him on the ground and let him alone. His attitude should now be a lot different. Sometimes they need a second lesson, but not often.

 

[zippy11455]

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Water boarding mean roosters?

I think I'd rather have Chicken 'N Dumplings for dinner. I'd like to reduce the gene pool of aggressive roosters. I warn any rooster to never bite the hand that feeds you and they don't get any second chances.

 

[Lollipop]

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Water boarding mean roosters?

I think I'd rather have Chicken 'N Dumplings for dinner. I'd like to reduce the gene pool of aggressive roosters. I warn any rooster to never bite the hand that feeds you and they don't get any second chances.

LOL, That`s been my phylosphy for years. I always held that "you can`t discipline a chicken", but some soft souls among us just can`t bear to cull one that acts out, even if young children are in perrill. Just thought this is worth a try for those who "just can`t do it", LOL.........Pop

 

[Chicks R Friends NOT Food]

Haha! My rooster is a bit mean, not Super agressive. He tried to attack me through the fence which wasn't a problem but when I opened u the fence he would come at my I squished him down real quick before he could jump up and attack me, then I pinned his wings, picked him up and held him for a while. I did it every day, and still do. He's a lot nicer now, even though he still shows off in front of the fence. I tihnk it's better to start "training" before they become a huge problem.

 

[LauraSBale]

I have 2 roos one is very sweet and nice to the girls the other he is so aggressive, I'm all ways chasing him with a broom, once he see me with the broom he goes and hides,,

 

[emvickrey]

I had a Silver Laced Wydonette that didn't get mean until he it 1 year old. He didn't bother me at all becuase I refused to ut up with it. He would go after my 7 year old grandson and husband. When they told me that, I would carry a ax handle with me when I went around him. I never had to use it. I would go in the chicken house and point it at him and give him a warning but never hit him. I owuld have if he attatcked me but he didn't. But he kept going after our grandson and we can't have that. He shot the bird and we had him for supper. Lemon-pepper chicken for supper that night.

 

[chikenlady]

I just found a home for 3 of my mean rooster yesterday. The person who took them is more experienced than I and no doubt will be the alpha "rooster"! Now I have just two roosters who are very easy to deal with!!