Paternal Instincts in Roos?

[speckledhen]

My Hawkeye was very gentle with the little ones. I could put him in a coop full of chicks and he was so sweet with them.

 

[trilyn]

I actually exclaimed out loud, "is that not adorable!" What sweetness and thanks so much for posting that pic! Definite mood lifter to see something so precious first thing in the morning!

My nutty roo, who is only 6 mos old decided to flog my 3 year old nephew the other day! He has no spurs to speak of, but he definitely tried to use his nubs and I'm sorry, it was the funniest thing ever. My sister and I about died from laughing once we got over the shock of what had just happened. We're new to chickens and it was a novelty to see that! I went over and kicked his butt across the yard and I think he got the message, he just kept a wary eye on the "little intruder" from then on, and crowed loud and long to let us know he was there protecting his girls!

 

[Freebie]

That sure is cute.

 

[horsejody]

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Be careful. This behavior may escalate and not be funny next time.

 

[Shoshana]

Bonnylass79, I was wondering what breed your paternal roo is. I'm expecting to start a flock in the spring and am considering what to raise. Thanks!

 

[bonnylass79]

I think he's a golden cuckoo maran cross. Got him as a day old chick straight run from Tractor Supply. He's always been very personable, eats out of my hand and loves to be held. He's a spoiled brat.

 

[trilyn]

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Be careful. This behavior may escalate and not be funny next time.

I do realize that, he ever does it again-he's a goner for sure; just debating whether to sell him or eat him!

Thanks for your concern.

 

[barefootchef]

That is just the sweetest picture of the roo and baby I have ever seen. I have a Bantam roo that has had a chick hatch and he seems to know that it is his. He is very sweet and caring for it like he does his hens.