Roaster taming

[foreverlearning]

BTW mine is 3yrs old and I have only had him for a year.

 

[Faraday40]

At 6 months, our rooster is still quite tame. Is this really not normal? As a baby, he used to always be the first to run into our arms. I admit, he no longer seeks us out for snuggles, but he has never shown any aggression towards people. He normally hangs back while the hens come up to get the treats. When we pick him up, he just lets us flip him over and do whatever.

We're still leaning toward getting rid of him (only because of the crowing), but I have to admit he does give many advantages. When I tell the chickens to go from the movable grassy run back to the coop, they fly about 200 ft then stop right in front of the coop. My rooster helps herd them inside, and vice versa in the mornings when its time to move to the grassy run. We call it our daily chicken parade. I like not having to chase the girls around the coop for them to get inside. Is this also unusual or is it one of the rooster's jobs?

 

[whittychick]

I didn't want a rooster either...but after having one they really do keep things in order! All my girls are happy and content! He crows every am around 730-8 which works for us and neighbors! However he can challenge me once in a great while...I just give it back to him and tap his behind with a broom!

 

[Pennychickens1]

My rooster just attacked me today out of the blue not liking this we have grandkids.i did not back down but he did not back down either ?

 

[centrarchid]

My rooster just attacked me today out of the blue not liking this we have grandkids.i did not back down but he did not back down either ?

Describe interaction and indicate duration.

 

[Pennychickens1]

Ok here goes.i let the chicken out in the yard.must times they are in the run. And I went out to throw some food around and he came behind me and attacked. I charged him to let him know I was in charge and he just kept going at me.thats when I grabbed a rake and pushed him back enough for me to get in the house.later I went out to check on him and the hens and found him in the run so I just locked him up.

 

[centrarchid]

Ok here goes.i let the chicken out in the yard.must times they are in the run. And I went out to throw some food around and he came behind me and attacked. I charged him to let him know I was in charge and he just kept going at me.thats when I grabbed a rake and pushed him back enough for me to get in the house.later I went out to check on him and the hens and found him in the run so I just locked him up.

You fought with him. If you feel tough enough, then next round ignore him entirely. Even if he strikes do not respond. This pattern will have to be repeated a few times. Other potential victims need to be instructed to do same. Do not even look directly at him, do not go after him, and do not move away when assaults / batters you. If you and yours do not feel comfortable using this approaching the chopping his head off prior to cooking, then try with another rooster if you so choose. SO much of the aggression comes from how you interact with the males before attacks even start.

 

[Pooman]

Its a tricky one eh, with so much conflicting advise here.

I tried the "dominate the rooster" it didnt work, it just escalated the situation. Changed tack and if he came at you shove feed bowl under nose (had to carry feed bowl while in there), but generally by just avoiding confrontation for a bit and he has turned back into a nice boy. He went nasty after we had to crop feed him for a week after he lost a fight and stuffed his beak up, poor guy was wasting away because his beak and head were so sore. He's strong again now, and friendly again too.

Not only that, the things can do some decent damage. Fighting them isnt the best idea really, if you cant get it under control the axe is the only option really. I couldnt live with it myself

 

[Pennychickens1]

I'm thinking dinner is in store for him.looking at getting a buff Orpington.

 

[Dry Creek Ranch]

I have 4 BCM roosters and I have at least 1 challenge me every week. It was more frequent when they were younger. I always drop what I am doing and chase them EVERYTIME they challenge me. They only seem to challenge me when I am in the chicken pen (my flock is free range during the day) so I know it is a dominance thing. When my parents visit, my mom always takes one of my LGDs in the pen with her to keep the roosters at bay. Once my new batch of BCM roosters matures I will add temperament as a selection criteria. Until then I will be getting extra exercise chasing roosters.