Not A Big Worry, But How To Fix This?

[The Angry Hen]

Hello,

This isn't 'too' important...
But my Del/Dork rooster is VERY timid.

I can't hold him. When I walk in the coop,
I have to hold the door closed or else he'll push through when trying to escape!

He mated with another hen and the baby took his scare genes!
So now I have two beautiful birds I can't hold! Or feed!

I am able to pick up the baby (a hen) but not for long.
And when I pick up my rooster (after catching him) he'll kick me!

He only lets me pet him when he's not looking!
I know the "simple" methods...Read the following...

Including methods like feeding him and talking to him.
Showing him I won't hurt 'his' hens.

I have tried those! Thanks!
Let me know other methods please!

-The Angry Hen

 

[Poultrybreeder]

I would go in at night and catch him when he can't see, take him somewhere in a place that he can semi-see and knows who has him. Don't give into his kicking, hold his legs tight! Repeat this every night, and as he tames down, every day. I have a Phoenix rooster that used to be like that, now he stands there, and waits for me to come pick him up. Do the same thing with the hen

 

[The Angry Hen]

Thank you so much!
I will have to try that method!

I actually never thought of that,
good idea!

-The Angry Hen

 

[Poultrybreeder]

Thank you!

 

[The Angry Hen]

Your welcome!