Roo went after my 5 year old.....

[Davaroo]

When I spent summers in WI as a kid, we were made to stay away from the "good" chickens - the cocks and breeders.
They were off limits; the only chickens I was allowed to play with were the scrubs that ran the yard.

A vigorous, aggressive male was considered a good thing back then. It was a working farm and some money was likely derived from the chickens. Maybe they were breeding and maybe they were selling hatching eggs, or both - I don't really know.

I do recall that hot headed cocks sort of went with the territory, and the rule was kids were to stay away from them.
(I'm half convinced that not only did they want us to remain unhurt by a rowdy roo... they didn't want us to spoil their prized birds, somehow.)

I guess times have changed.

 

[Im4Eggcellence]

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Hmmm.... couldn't be trusted to hang out with the "good" chickens... sounds like you've always been a bad influence eh?

 

[rbd171]

i got an aggressive roo from a friend of the family years ago. when i saw it go after my 4 year old son and make him run and cry. i pick up a stick and handed it to my boy. i told him dont let that chicken push him around, knock the sh*t outta him until he figures out who's boss.

my boy look at me with this big beautiful brown innocent eyes, not saying a word and looking to see if I was kidding or serious. I could see his thinking process by the expression on his face. first surprise, then fear, then opportunity and sport and probably revenge.

At this point of his life, he had domain over nothing, he was the baby of the family. He took that stick, kept it handy for a week or more. And he became the master of his domain, the rooster was a bully but not towards him.

It was an awesome sight and experience watching my son grow. He is now a man and has shown me that he is tackling life the same way he tackled the problem rooster.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I just hope that anyone offering their rooster on Craiglist, Freecycle, or other classified would fully disclose their reasons for rehoming him. Then let the new people decide if they wish to take on his issues. Someone wanting to breed chickens may/may not want to include those aggressive tendencies to future generations.

Similarly, I am completely honest with my intentions for accepting roosters that are offered. I'm not just "looking for a free dinner" -- if I were, I'd ask that the bird be processed, cleaned & pre-cooked! I just see it as a win-win situation, someone has a roo or two to spare, they can not/will not butcher it themselves, I take their problem birds off their hands, my family has company for dinner. But if the roos are too small or too old, I don't want them either.

The fact is that there are far too many roos in the world for them all to have a loving home as pets or flock husbands. Therefore, only the best and most mannerly should deserve that privilege. Ones who attack children do not need to be kept around.

 

[hawtchick]

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I agree about full disclosure. I almost felt like I was too honest, but then I was thinking that chances are if you are looking for a rooster on craigslist, you must know why someone is most likely getting rid of one, so I was VERY honest.
I figure this guy can give Edward another chance...or have him for dinner. I just don't want to be the one to cull him.

 

[Cetawin]

You should be able to rehome him...some folks do not mind an aggressive roo...just be hones tin your listing. If you cannot find him a home...stewpot time.

Have you tried snatching his butt up and humiliating him by holding him and carrying him around?

 

[lindseythefork]

I don't think you'll have a problem with finding someone for him on craigslist. The problem will be if you don't want him to be eaten. If you don't care one way or another then someone is bound to want a free meal!

 

[Davaroo]

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Place this ad in Spanish, just to be certain...

"Gallo en vivo - GRATIS!"

 

[Chicks_N_Horses]

Stew or I'd give my kids a big stick and knowing my kids....that roo wouldn't ever try anything again

 

[hawtchick]

He's is gone. The guy who called last night came and took him.
Seemed like he had a plan.....that didn't involve culling him.
My daughter was very upset that he was leaving...but it was short lived.
Thanks everyone!