Ok how close is too close? Rooster behavioralists?

[AllenK RGV]

Possibly, but he's dancing for you he might just think you're pretty.

 

[WVduckchick]

I have to agree with the others, let the boys be boys.

BUT...if you are getting a bad vibe from him, then he's probably better as a meal.

 

[AllenK RGV]

As I mentioned to a friend earlier I just changed his name to "Chowder". Because he is a thick headed intractable moron. I thought I had him fixed after an accidental miss grabbing him and 3 weeks of peace after getting a handfull of(neck waddle?) feathers.

He was so verbal after that altercation, and felt really malaigned. But I do not want his genes going forward into the next generation so is definately top of the cull list. I don't want to cull but also do not want to have birds I am concerned about either.

 

[aart]

(neck waddle?) feathers.

He was so verbal after that altercation, and felt really malaigned. But I do not want his genes going forward into the next generation so is definately top of the cull list. I don't want to cull but also do not want to have birds I am concerned about either.

Ducks waddle, chickens have wattles.
Wattles are skin not feathers.
I think you mean hackle feathers, the long shiny ones around the neck.

Anyway, get rid him, or at least isolate him, pronto.
Grab him off roost at night on put in crate or pen, they are easy to 'catch' then

 

[AllenK RGV]

Thank you @aart yep they were his neck hackles. I still plan on eating him as probably the most expensive meal I have ever had in life, especially since I had to prepare it myself.

It is just that I have a hard time identifying him from the other two roos until he acts out. I am thinking of just keeping my pool net near the porch so I can grab him on a moments notice.

He isn't going to be isolated by a tie-out he has proven over and over that he is a man hater.

 

[aart]

It is just that I have a hard time identifying him from the other two roos until he acts out. I am thinking of just keeping my pool net near the porch so I can grab him on a moments notice.

Ohhh, gotcha...pool net might work...or a can of spray paint

 

[AllenK RGV]

Yes he needs marked, he has the fullest set of tail sickles of the bunch. I just finished wrangling all three of the roos. I was fortunate that the dogs helped or I doubt I could have ever done this alone.

 

[aart]

Could leg band him....zipties are quick and easy.

 

[AllenK RGV]

Ohhh, gotcha...pool net might work...or a can of spray paint

I decided to simply cut off his tail sickle feathers to mark him. Seemed easier than painting or driving to the store.

No blood I just cut off the tips.

 

[bobbi-j]

I have never worried about a cock/erel crowing or mating/dominating another bird within any distance from me.
Seriously, you can only control so much.
As long as he's not trying to dominate me physically,
he can take care of his business as he pleases.

This. I know a lot of people say to establish yourself as the "dominant roo" in the flock, but that has never made sense to me. I'm not another chicken, and I don't think I have to act like one to get their respect. A smart rooster will learn to give plenty of space to the giant who brings food.

The worst I have had this month is the shoulder drop and when I ignore him the shoulder drop wing dance to get my attention. I have plenty more roos than I need and the flock is still intact as the entirety of north american raptors try to strafe them daily as I live in their overwintering ranges.

He just really ambles up into my 1 meter bubble and sits on the border if I am not giving him the respect he feels he deserves. Just out of reach and just barely out of reach. If I can ever catch this "bummer" I plan on eating him and see how the other two roos do.

I just feel like he is consitantantly challenging me personally.

I think the pool net is a good option for catching him.