My Rooster just attacked me! Need Advice!

[StaceyChickFarm]

I am terrified now! I just bent down to pick something up and next thing I know he is flying at me and trying to attack me. I understand he is trying to protect the ladies but that was a little scary! Will he continue to do this to me? Is there a way to have him not attack me? I'm scared to go outside.

Advice would be appreciated!

Stacey

 

[leadwolf1]

How old is the rooster?

What breed?

 

[linkedsilas]

mine does the same thing, i just carry a rake with me and if he gets too close I shove him away.
No matter how much I handled him when he was younger affected him. I just accept him the way he is now and just be cautious

 

[K-9Dog]

Don't have a rooster.

 

[CindyJeann]

mean roosters make nice soup.

 

[theoldchick]

You should never be afraid of any member of your flock. I'd rehome this rooster and find one with a more tractable nature.

 

[StaceyChickFarm]

The rooster is about 5 months old. It is a beautiful white Plymouth Rock.

What is the most humane way to kill him for food? Any recommendations. I really don't want to kill him but I am not willing to risk him hurting my nephews (or me really).

: /

 

[StaceyChickFarm]

Thanks for the advice. Does the 4-H generally take them?

 

[theoldchick]

You can advertise on craiglist or put up a notice at your local feed store. Killing and processing poultry is messy business. And stinky, too!

 

[StaceyChickFarm]

Thanks for the advice!