Outdoor love

[JanP]

Hi, I am from Michigan and love my chickens. We've had a very gentle rooster for 3 years and just lately he has been throwing himself at my legs. I think it is because when I let them out I usually have scraps from the night before that I feed them. Once in awhile I don't have any in the morning. Could it be he is wanting more scraps from the house?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Is he doing this when you are feeding his hens?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. This link may be interesting - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-roosters-what-is-the-best-way-to-handle-them

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!! in regard to your question, have you changed the shoes you wear to feed since these behaviors began?? i’ve had cockerels and roosters suddenly start aggressive behaviors and it typically seemed to be linked to a change of footwear and/or nail polish......i also considered ponytail as a possible trigger

 

[lovesfarms]

Adding to muddy75s comments.. My dominant chicken won't let the others eat from my hand when I wear blue gloves. White are fine! Wish you could read the roosters mind!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes & be well!

 

[orloffer]

Welcome to BYC, JanP! There is so much to see, do, and learn here!

 

[BantyChooks]

Welcome to BYC! This article may be of interest to you.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.