My rooster attacked me

[fireant992006]

I had a beautiful rooster (Buff Brahma) which I raised in group with his 5 wives. I knew him from Day 1. He was a great “Watchdog” rooster crowing when he would see someone. He took care of all his ladies (all eggs were fertilized). Then after a year or so, he became so aggressive, he chased kids and then attacked me. He was given a second chance, but then attacked me and my mom. I have scars on my leg still...
i just imagined that because of some overprotective crazy bird, my kids could be left with permanent scars on their body or even face...better be safe than sorry.
The soup was delicious.

 

[Chickassan]

There are rooster solutions,
the Faverolles.
I have 2, they're a pleasure.Feather puppies

 

[Ila88]

I've been there and also kept mine way too long. I still have a pair of jeans with a rip in them where he did my thigh some serious damage. There are so many roosters out there needing homes. A sweet one will still protect the flock when needed, they are just smarter about what and who is actually a threat. Good luck.

 

[ChickenCurt]

I wouldn't be so quick to cull him. If you are doing coop duties, put him outside so that you and your children are safe and if you are doing yard duties do that in reverse. If his aggression goes beyond protection then cull. If you are able, spend more time with your flock; a protective rooster will start to recognize you more as a member than someone who just intrudes on their space. As for his spurs, you can pinch them using a slight twisting motion to cause them to fall off. The spurs will grow back, but it will give you some relief and safety.

 

[Peep Peep Baby]

i had a similar incident. My rooster is 3 yrs old and I raised him from a chick. He has NEVER attacked anyone and we have a lot of visitors to our little farm. The other day some hens were in the barn with the sheep. One of the hens started squawking real loud like a sheep stepped on her or something. I was by the barn door between the hens and the roo. He viciously attacked me. Punctured through my Muck boots 6 times on each Leg. One was serious. He would not stop with me kicking and screaming until I threw a 3 gallon bucket of water on him. I nearly fainted when I saw my legs. Anyway, since he has never done this I gave him a reprieve. It’s been a few weeks with no issues bit if he does this again he’s gone. I did trim his spurs severely in case he did it again. You might trim his spurs and give him a little more time to make your decision.

 

[Folly's place]

I hope you folks who keep these bad boys manage to stay safe, and that nobody else gets injured!
Mary

 

[roosterhavoc]

If he’s just coming after you when you’re messing with the birds then he is clearly taking his job seriously. A rooster that runs from everything isn’t going to do a very good job putting his life on the line protecting the flock.
Cut his spurs back short for the hens well-being and yours. People pretend a rooster thinks like a human.

 

[Folly's place]

These birds are thinking like roosters who are willing to attack the wrong individuals and species. And a sustained attack is especially bad!!!
Mary

 

[roosterhavoc]

These birds are thinking like roosters who are willing to attack the wrong individuals and species. And a sustained attack is especially bad!!!
Mary

Then shoot them in the back of the head. I don’t really care. I’m just saying it’s usually a people problem not a rooster problem.
There truly aren’t that many bad roosters out there. There are however a ton of roosters that have been made screwy through people that have no idea what they’re doing.

 

[365username]

Welcome!
Sorry I left that out before.
Useful roosters do know the difference!!! There is a genetic component to this, and then management matters. BUT no matter how some cockerels are raised, they will be who they are. Some breeds are noted for having a larger % of human aggressive roosters, and some way fewer, and it's not related to their behaviors with flockmates.
Mary

That is not true, I had a rooster who always attacked everyone our other rooster, my family, and even the hens! I tamed him, and cuddled with him everyday he did turn out to be a great rooster. And only attacked me once when I was picking up an egg out of the nesting boxes. I do believe you can tame a rooster no matter how aggresive it may be.