My Rooster is depressed and embarrassed

[bobbi-j]

I am curious about this as well. I want a roo but do not want unhappy chickens. I am still new only had our girls since May, held off getting a roo because of have aggressive they can be.

I think waiting is a good idea. Roosters are, as Mrs. K says, a crap shoot. I believe how a rooster is raised plays a large part in how it turns out. I don't make pets of my roosters. In my opinion, a good rooster is one that keeps his distance, moving away from me when I come near. He respects me and my space and is smart enough to realize that I'm the good guy so he doesn't need to "protect" his flock from me. If you want your hens to be pets, I wouldn't get a rooster. They will naturally grow more dependent on him, and when he's being a good rooster and moving away from you, they will likely follow.

 

[gimmie birdies]

You could go for a gentle rooster, how about an orpington, I have also had good luck with my blue isbars.

 

[nightowl223]

Now you're getting a bit sideways.
I don't believe anyone is saying "animals" don't have emotions. In fact I never said chickens don't have emotions just not the emotions you believe like embarrassment.
They are just not capable of all the emotions we have. They aren't built that way.
I would love it if they were. Chickens are entertaining and if they could be embarrassed oh what fun we could have.
When you say "were to happen to a human" that's the point. Chickens aren't humans so you need to understand chickens and how their brains work instead of looking at them as having the same emotions and behaviors as us.
You want to talk about being ridiculed and called a liar etc. You've been as harsh or more so and taken more jabs at me then I have towards you.
In your last post you took a shot at saying insecurities are to blame. That's just a shot and and not a very well placed one. Once again I never implied or said animals don't have emotions.
I commend you on what you did for your rooster and believe you believe what you think you saw. And if that's what you want to see more power to you.
I'm not new to chickens and I've seen my share of trauma and traumatic events with them. I prefer to look at the situations for what they truly are and deal with them accordingly. Others can see or read into whatever they want when dealing with their flock.

We. Are. Done. Here.

If you don't comprehend those words, tough. I said my say, I know what I saw and did, and am so very, very done explaining myself to you or anyone else.

Now, goodbye.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Pecker if back in action.He was dancing for ladies this morning.View attachment 1222923 View attachment 1222922

Glad to see Pecker had a speedy recovery.
Looking at that first pic I can hear the Rocky theme song playing.

 

[Mraya]

I am curious about this as well. I want a roo but do not want unhappy chickens. I am still new only had our girls since May, held off getting a roo because of have aggressive they can be.

What I did with my roo Jackson was to put him in a dog pen in the run for about a week with food and water. He was being very rough with the girls and causing them stress some wouldn't even leave the coop. I only let him out at night after all the girls where in the coop. After about 7 days I let him out just before the girls when in for the night and everyone of them gave him a peck as he went in for the night. He has been very nice to them ever since. All has been stress free in the run he doesn't chase them around any more.

 

[LeeAnn Toler]

I think Ashley was giving him a taste of his own medicine. Roosters need to court the ladies with a little dance then wait to be accepted. Not chase hit and run.
He'll get over it.

 

[LeeAnn Toler]

 

[Hyroler]

Pecker is a all new Roo. Its hard to believe his new attitude. He reminds me of Rico Suave with hens with his smooth dance move. Its like he hypnotizing the ladies.They watch him strut his stuff then all of the sudden they squat right down for him. (Reminds me of myself with ladies during my college years). To bad I cant keep him.I will miss him.If there is anyone who lives between San Jose and Placerville Ca. that would like a beautiful Easter Egg Rooster.I will deliver to good home.

 

[WVduckchick]

Pecker is a all new Roo. Its hard to believe his new attitude. He reminds me of Rico Suave with hens with his smooth dance move. Its like he hypnotizing the ladies.They watch him strut his stuff then all of the sudden they squat right down for him. (Reminds me of myself with ladies during my college years). To bad I cant keep him.I will miss him.If there is anyone who lives between San Jose and Placerville Ca. that would like a beautiful Easter Egg Rooster.I will deliver to good home.

Glad to hear it!
What do you think made the difference in him?

 

[Hyroler]

Glad to hear it!
What do you think made the difference in him?

I think he was watching to much TV and thought he was Harvey Weinstein.Ashley had to remind him girls dont like to be forced to do things.I guess in the end he figured out you will get more bees with honey.