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[TJordan]

hi tjordan, maybe get a baby rooster and raise him up with the kids.

I raised this one from a chick... Granted I didn't let the kids around much because they are younger but I've got to try something. Thanks...

 

[Bowleggedcowboy]

T Jordan, you're welcome. I guess some rooster breeds are super dominant/aggressive more than others. I don't really have that much experience with them to offer any other advice.. Maybe try googling about aggressive roosters..

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Any ideas on how to raise one that makes him safe for kids?

Everyone says whatever worked for their roo is the "the trick" (baby it, make it a pet, ignore it, etc.). IMO, it's luck of the draw (and good genetics). If you get a nice one, you get a nice one, and his chicks are likely to have the same good temperament. So my best advice is to get a cockerel from someone who has a nice, well-behaved rooster.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Thanks everyone one the help over this roo... As for hitting him with a stuck... This joker broke it in half... I've grabbed his head, held him upside down, tried to court favor with treats.... As soon as I turn my back or open the gate... Attack bird....

My husband says it's good because he will protect the girls from snakes and such... I say COOK HIM and get a new one.... Any ideas on how to raise one that makes him safe for kids?

is say the bay way to TRY to get a nice roo is to start with a chick, raise it with a lot of handling and treats. But, try to find one that comes from a mild mannered set of parents. That's the best you can do I think. 2 of ours that were raised that way we're wonderful but one can be nasty so I think it depends a lot on breed and genetics.

 

[mossyroo]

You can build me a coop any time.

I'd even let you choose the paint color.

When my mother first moved here from North Dakota, she complained that the mountains & trees were blocking the view. Took her years to figure out the mountains & trees were the view. Though there's nothing quite like watching other people's storms from a high spot in an otherwise long, flat view.

Todays pre-sunrise ...



We used one piece of that large-particle pressed board in our coop, and it had started to mildew before we had the other walls up.

My Dad grew up in ND then lived most of his life farming in southern MN. When he visited us in NH he complained about not being able to see anything.

 

[One Chick Two]

Everyone says whatever worked for their roo is the "the trick" (baby it, make it a pet, ignore it, etc.). IMO, it's luck of the draw (and good genetics). If you get a nice one, you get a nice one, and his chicks are likely to have the same good temperament. So my best advice is to get a cockerel from someone who has a nice, well-behaved rooster.

HighStreetCoop is exactly right. Genetics plays a huge role. However, any issues we ever had with a rooster was always due to the rooster being afraid, and not being calmly socialized. Since we have some over 200 roosters (some breeders, freerangers, etc) everyone who gets to stay here must be balanced. Others may not agree, but this has been true for us, and has worked very well.

We socialize all our roosters daily (everyone gets picked up occasionally and no one is let down who is fussing until they are calm) plus, they have to gently take treats from my hand to get them. A balanced rooster is someone who gets along well with others, and doesn't flip out over being held, checked, treated, etc.

This conditioning has been very helpful in emergencies to be able to calmly scoop up a rooster with an injury. Note, there are 6 roosters in this photo, and there are always a few in each group who appear to be good friends. They sleep together at night on the roosts, sunbathe together, etc. Notice no one is alarmed or tense that I am standing in their midst, but still paying attention for predators.


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With roosters, be careful, calm, and consistent.

 

[bruceha2000]

I would love a place to sit and relax. To bad the stupid rooster attacks me any time I go near... It runs from my husband but attacks me and the kids... They can't even go out any more to help without fear of that bird... He's to old to change his ways... My husband says it's good that he protects the ladies. But NOT from me you evil bird... I want to get a diffrent one to change out but my husband says they will all be like that... I've seen some very gentle ones and some beasts... How do I convene him to get a new one and put this guy where he belongs... IN THE FREEZER!!!!

The advice I am giving is "pass along" since I've never had a rooster. He has already learned your husband is the top chicken and he is second. You can't let that continue.

Get that long stick, annoy the rooster with it even when he isn't attacking. That doesn't mean beating him with it but prodding and nudging him away from a distance. When you put out food or treats, use the stick to nudge him away so he can't eat right off and he learns food happens when YOU let it happen. Don't try to walk around him, walk through him - ALWAYS. Make him get out of YOUR way. If he is walking somewhere, walk through him to go past even if you weren't planning to go there. He needs to know that he is NOT the boss. Randomly shoo him with the stick even if he is just hanging out so it is HE who is wary of being "attacked" by YOU. And if he attacks when your back is turned, take after him with the stick as above. Keep after him until he goes somewhere to get away from you. And have the kids do the same. You aren't abusing him but you are showing dominance, something ALL chickens understand AND scuffle over. If he doesn't change his ways, he needs to go whether your husband likes it or not.

Or, since hubby thinks the rooster is doing good by protecting the flock and your concerns are unfounded:
Every time the rooster attacks you or the kids, hit your husband on the back with the stick when he isn't looking. He needs to learn how to protect HIS "flock" from danger.

 

[perchie.girl]

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um too.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

Or, since hubby thinks the rooster is doing good by protecting the flock and your concerns are unfounded:
Every time the rooster attacks you or the kids, hit your husband on the back with the stick when he isn't looking. He needs to learn how to protect HIS "flock" from danger.

You make a very good point.

Additionally, "Roosters" are available "free to good home" all the time. I don't see any reason to tolerate a rooster that is aggressive to humans as he can always be replaced.

 

[HighStreetCoop]

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With roosters, be careful, calm, and consistent.

THIS!