I have a BB Red pair and I estimate their age at maybe 6 mo. The hen just started to lay regularly, every other day. The roo does not have spurs yet, only nubs where the spurs will be. He has suddenly started to be more aggressive toward me. They are in a coop/tractor and I move it around for them every few days. When I go in to feed them he normally just gets to the back of the coop. Does not really like me fooling with him much. My DH will get him and hold him while I pet him. But yesterday, he was holding him and I was rubbing his neck on the back and then went to move and I guess my hand was on the side more and he turned and nipped me. Then he nipped DH too. And when we put him back in, he started scratching like crazy and acting silly like he was trying to show off. Any hints on things I can do to nip that behavior in the bud. Something I should try differently? I plan to keep his spurs cut off so he cant hurt anyone. I have read that some OEGB roos can be very aggressive. Should I go with a different breed in the future? These were bought by someone at work and put in with her full size chickens and they were being attacked so she asked me to take them. So I did. Not my first choice but I do love the hen. I have some silkies in the bator and hoping some will make it. Thanks for any suggestions. I use a spray bottle on my male goats to curb aggression? Anyone try that on roos?
Marie
Marie