new egg....but rooster is psycho

[Chickenaddict]

I agree with speckledhen Its not the breed. For instance I have 2 cochin roos, one white one partridge. The white one is vicious and attacks people (he will be rehomed to the pet cemetary this year) and the partridge cochin is the sweetest guy ever altho he doesn't like to be handled he has never had an aggressive episode. U need a roo? I have tons! All banties tho

 

[EweSheep]

I agree with SpeckledHen, and I do not baby my teenaged roos and when they start getting too aggressive, they will be given a new home or stew pot. If they really go for BLODD, then stewpot and nothing else!

 

[Big Red's Mom]

My RIR was a big baby too....When the teen time came he started by chasing my then 7 year old son. It scared my son to death and broke his heart that his BEST FRIEND would do that. I had hope when I was coming outside one day and my son had gone to let the birds out and the Rooster was chasing son. My son tripped and fell and the rooster stopped. No attach just threat. I started holding the rooster every time I went down to the coop. I would even let my son hold him as long as he could (heavy bird). He tried to bite a few times. Mostly my son who tried to pick him up while facing him. He got my toe one time.
We are lucky because he is a sweet heart now. He dances from time to time but a swift kick in his direction and off he goes.(usually contact is not needed). So I guess mine does not have the gene for mean.
I am glad.

My BIL had a BR that is crazy. He hides to attach you and will not stop. My BIL even knocked him out once trying to get him off. Went to check on him feeling bad and the roo started again. I have told him he needs to ring him neck but he really likes the rooster.

I have several suspect roosters in my group of young birds. A black Austerlop, a silver laced wynnd. and maybe a white rock. Which one has the best attitude in general.

 

[Portia]

attitude and temperament are completely individual, regardless of breed. I suppose some breeds have typical characteristics that might apply, but in the end they are all unique; so you just have to wait and see.

 

[LaSombra]

I hope my roo doesn't "turn"

That would be so sad. He's a pretty black/white EE. Only about 2 months now so I will have to wait and see...

 

[Turtle]

When my young hens started laying my roo started to attack me also. I had read on a thread here that you should hold them and walk around with them so I not only did that but crowed at him while holding him and talked to him in a stern tone. He doesnt bother me anymore and I love how he worries over his ladies. I had another roo in there that would pick on the the ladies and Daddy roo would go after him in a flash. I moved the other roo out and he is either getting re-homed or freezer camp. I would rather re-home even if I have to give them away which I have. I use to think a roo was a waste of food and time until I read others stories about what their roos have done and I learned they are important for the flock as long as they are not hurting anyone. If you cannot get him to stop being mean I would re-home him and get another one.