Raising Roosters Newbie

[drumstick diva]

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[drumstick diva]

Possibly Kesha likes you too much, and considers you a hen. The jumping at you may be to try and keep you in line.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello Marie and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.

I'd agree with the information mentioned previously that this is normal rooster behavior. From your video, it appears that Shawn is trying to dominate Keysha, and Keysha is trying to dominate you. Hopefully, this behavior can be corrected. Sometimes it can be difficult to correct once it's been started.

In my experience, roosters alone "can" get along. However, it depends on the roosters on how well they click. Some roosters will continually fight, regardless of whether there are hens or not. It's always a play for the "alpha" or dominant position. The majority of my 60 or so roosters get along decently well. I have a group of 40 without hens. There are a couple of roosters that will be removed due to their overly aggressive behavior towards the other roosters.

Since your two roosters have been raised together and you only have two makes it more likely that they will be able to live successfully together. It is possible they will always be sparring with one another. My Silkies still spar within their group and once in a while with the bigger roosters. They'll be 3 this year.

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[birdofhermes]

i think my rooster is a wicked pet and he listens very well. haven't seen anything in a google search about anybody ever actually being blinded by a rooster but it isn't hard to imagine how it could happen. i get the impression that my one knows how much damage he could do so he is careful. it's still the year of the rooster so consider it good luck

 

[blackdust951]

it's great to have you here!
G'day Marie and welcome to backyard chickens!we're so happy you've decided to join usi hope you enjoy your time here.

 

[KeyshaRoo]

Possibly Kesha likes you too much, and considers you a hen. The jumping at you may be to try and keep you in line.

lol I wouldnt doubt it!!

 

[KeyshaRoo]

Hello Marie and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.View attachment 1231208

I'd agree with the information mentioned previously that this is normal rooster behavior. From your video, it appears that Shawn is trying to dominate Keysha, and Keysha is trying to dominate you. Hopefully, this behavior can be corrected. Sometimes it can be difficult to correct once it's been started.

In my experience, roosters alone "can" get along. However, it depends on the roosters on how well they click. Some roosters will continually fight, regardless of whether there are hens or not. It's always a play for the "alpha" or dominant position. The majority of my 60 or so roosters get along decently well. I have a group of 40 without hens. There are a couple of roosters that will be removed due to their overly aggressive behavior towards the other roosters.

Since your two roosters have been raised together and you only have two makes it more likely that they will be able to live successfully together. It is possible they will always be sparring with one another. My Silkies still spar within their group and once in a while with the bigger roosters. They'll be 3 this year.

This video may help with learning how to navigate the new site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us.

Thanks so mych!
Shawns gotten more aggressive but I think its cuz were not letting him get to Keysha and hes pussed now!! Hes never charged me but he's starting to go at my son who is his bestfriend. We've been doing the holding thing and idk if he was missing my son or what cuz now hes re bonded with him and will follow my son like a puppy making crying noises for attention lol my son is learning parenting early now lmao!! But the minute he has access to Keysha its charge!!! I think KeKe even knows cuz she kinda looks out for him and gets still and quiet around him alot. shed rather hang back in the cage now. And them barely eating just ended today! Im not sure whats wrong but they're making some noises almost like their bracing themselves to take a bite??? they kind sound like old groggy men when they do. They're crops are barely full but i gave a lil olive oil incase. Ive ordered vetrx and probiotics just to hav on hand but should i giv them some now even tho they are eating again? they get acv in their water and eat mostly fruits, veggies and their feed so i know theyre getting good vitamins. Keysha seemed down or stressed out and he bit her again!! I had enough!! I decided to split their run with a large screen so they can still see and talk to eachother but seeing her down like that worried me so shes been with me alot!! I even woke up to her on top of my head this morning lol. Anyway is there anything I missed or should know??