Questions about teen rooster

[Viksceeks]

Cock/erel behavior towards other chickens is one thing,
their behavior towards humans is another.

Unless your 3yo child is an incredible chicken whisperer,
there's a very good chance the child will be injured by the cockerel.
If I had a 3yo child around I would not have male chicken around.
I just cringe at the thought of those precious childs eyes being damaged.
Even handling hens could be a bad idea, eyes are shiny and beaks are sharp.

The hens squat and he picks them up so the wings are against his chest, feet and head out. They follow him around like a puppy (he likes to find bugs for them)
This is my first time with a rooster showing signs of aggression so it is a learning experience. I've already decided if he makes a move at my child, he will be rehomed. I'm really hoping for some chicks though so my son doesn't think they come from the store lol

 

[MROO]

I could do that but I have to lock them all in the coop every night. Wouldn't that defeat the purpose?

Once they roost for the night, they don't generally get up to eat or drink, so there shouldn't be an issue with breeding. It's worth a try!

 

[MROO]

The hens squat and he picks them up so the wings are against his chest, feet and head out. They follow him around like a puppy (he likes to find bugs for them)
This is my first time with a rooster showing signs of aggression so it is a learning experience. I've already decided if he makes a move at my child, he will be rehomed. I'm really hoping for some chicks though so my son doesn't think they come from the store lol

You know that this description calls for pictures, right? I'd LOVE to see your little one bug-hunting for "his" girls!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Cock/erel behavior towards other chickens is one thing,
their behavior towards humans is another.

Unless your 3yo child is an incredible chicken whisperer,
there's a very good chance the child will be injured by the cockerel.
If I had a 3yo child around I would not have male chicken around.
I just cringe at the thought of those precious childs eyes being damaged.
Even handling hens could be a bad idea, eyes are shiny and beaks are sharp.

Not to be a poop-head, I agree with @aart It only takes once, and you don't get a do over. I have had a broody go after my eye just this year, luckly, I was far enough away and she missed. In almost a decade of owning chickens ( 4 year with a cockerel turned rooster ), I have never had this happen before. So just a cautionary tale. I would feel bad if I didn't post and something happened. Do what you think is best for you, your family and flock. Just MHO

 

[Viksceeks]

You know that this description calls for pictures, right? I'd LOVE to see your little one bug-hunting for "his" girls!

I'll see if I can find one

 

[Viksceeks]

The only one I can find right now and from last year. He was potty training I need to take more pictures!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Great picture, your son is a real looker!!! You must be very proud of him!!

 

[aart]

The only one I can find right now and from last year. He was potty training I need to take more pictures!

YIKES!!! Claws near privates made me cringe worse than beak near eyes!!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

YIKES!!! Claws near privates made me cringe worse than beak near eyes!!

UGH!!! As a woman that didn't even occur to me. As a nurse that makes my privates hurt and I don't have the exposure he does @aart you are killing me

 

[aart]

As a woman that didn't even occur to me.

Woman here too
...but had a son that ran around naked while potty training(no chickens around tho)