Roaster taming

[centrarchid]

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.

Have tried standing there and letting them flog until they tired of it?

I have a lot of roosters and some very briefly challenge me but they quickly stop. I do not chase, run from them or otherwise handle them yet they stop and can be trusted around very small children.

 

[whittychick]

Had a similar situation...he never stopped and then he attacked my 10 year old niece. When I tried aggression it got worse, when I tried ignoring it got worse. It's not worth it...bye bye to rooster.

 

[centrarchid]

Had a similar situation...he never stopped and then he attacked my 10 year old niece. When I tried aggression it got worse, when I tried ignoring it got worse. It's not worth it...bye bye to rooster.

I have been exploring this issue a lot, doing out of my way to directly observe parties having rooster problems. So far, even when statements to contrary are made, the human side is scared or otherwise operates inappropriately. I come from a background where children are trained how to behave around roosters because they where in your play area. First concern is self protection then followed by confidence. If rooster still a concern, then de-spur him.

 

[Pennychickens1]

I sent him bye bye.i really do want a rooster but thinking maybe a buff Orpington would be better.this one was so very beautiful though.i think my mastiffs would had said goodbye to him anyways they saw him attack me and we're not happy with him.and I do not want them to start killing chickens.may just have to hatch eggs myself for now on.

 

[Pooman]

If rooster still a concern, then de-spur him.

Sorry to take this off topic for a moment, but what is your suggested method for de spurring?

Ive seen the twist method on YouTube, a breeder has suggested angle grinder with a thin blade, close off at the leg (but be ready for bleeding). But want to weight up my options. I have 3 months before any of them go back with the girls.

Ive been meaning to start a dedicated discussion on this. The Rooster Pedicure lol

 

[centrarchid]

I use a hacksaw to leave a blunt end. Needs to be repeated about every two years.

 

[Pooman]

How far away from the leg? How long is the stump left behind? Do you get much bleeding?

Thanks for your help

 

[centrarchid]

I like the stump to be 1 to 1.25" long. Bleeding usually minimal. Does not require help to stop.

 

[whittychick]

I sent him bye bye.i really do want a rooster but thinking maybe a buff Orpington would be better.this one was so very beautiful though.i think my mastiffs would had said goodbye to him anyways they saw him attack me and we're not happy with him.and I do not want them to start killing chickens.may just have to hatch eggs myself for now on.

I really think that was the best choice ...still hard but can't have a bully rooster.

 

[Pennychickens1]

Thank you for saying that I hated to do it.but today when I went to release the hens I could feel myself stressing out then I remembered that his gone and I felt better.so he was affecting me more then I thought and my chicken are suppose to relax me not stree me out.