Need help about attacking chicken please.

[TheMatador]

I like the air horn idea. No idea if it'll work but it seems like fun to scare the feathers off of mr tough guy!

If this were an attack dog, cat, raccoon, flying squirrel, goldfish or human there'd be no question about how this gets handled. Why does the rooster get a pass? He's hunting and attacking humans and will only get more bold. Excuse my french, but 'eff him.

Most Roosters I've had have at some point in their development had a period of aggression towards humans. I try hard to not actually hurt them, but the reality is that when a rooster attacks he gets the football treatment. Simply fending them off just makes it a game and they keep coming back. One solid kick to the breast seems to shut them down pretty darned quick. Then I always chase and try to corner them, making lots of noise and grumbling and carrying on. Basically anything I can do to make it a really unpleasant experience for him. Like I said, I try not to actually hurt them but if one were to be injured that's the risk he has taken in attacking a human in my yard.

Almost always, they "grow" out of this phase quickly and lead happy lives. The ones who dont go to freezer camp

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

I couldn't get a good pic(here by myself at the present time) but maybe you need to show your mom what an out of control roo can do. When I was 13 I was spurred by a mean roo resulting in 2yrs. and thousands upon thousands of dollars of medical treatments. The small red dot you see in the side of my abdomen is about a 1/2" in diameter. Now 35yrs later the spot is so sore some days that I can't touch it. I know that this is probably an example of a worst case scenario but it can happen.

 

[Uzuri]

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Is this a problem where you live?

 

[baglady456]

If it is a rooster, carry a big stick to defend yourself. I have a hen in my flock that attacks whenever I get near. I carry a switch, or thin branch and when she comes near I lay the switch across her shoulders, she immediately goes into submissive pose and I hold her there for a minute then walk away. THis lasts for about a week before she starts doing it again. Good luck!

 

[Luvs chickens]

I have a rooster that attacks me everytime I go into the hen house or run. IT HURTS!!! I carry a rake to block him or a plastic bag which seems to scare him. I have seen him dive off the perch at me.

 

[CrazyFowlFreak]

I would carry a walking stick and beat the crap out of him if he's attacking you. But that's just me My roo tried being fresh with me a time or two and a ride on the end of my foot broke him of it. I do not kick, I push with my foot. KWIM? I feel like if you show fear, then he will become more aggressive with you. Just my 2 cents

 

[Daidohead]

How is your golf swing ? I hear a 9 iron works wonders.

If you can't kill him I would use the net idea and catch him. Bring him to his owner and make it clear that the next time he bothers you, he's dinner. Trying to change someone elses roosters behavior can not be done in a few minutes.

 

[nanawendy]

I'm with enchanted sunrise farms, there seems to be more than meets the eye. I would hate to live in an environment that I felt scared or threatened... Hey wait a minuet I DID. No matter who's doing the threatening it takes a long time to get over, if there's no way to resolve it. I pray this gets resolved prings.