rooster attacked my favorite hen

[beepbeepinajeep]

RedHen--- That is what I think too... initially I thought that it might have been the comb size, but I think the way he acted last night seemed like he was mad she wouldn't let him mate her. She is back to her happy friendly self today (he is not in the tractor). I am learning that my chickens are (for the most part) happier with other chickens that look much like them.

Would this rooster do OK if we put him free ranging by himself, or does he need a girl with him? We do have a barn, but all of our chickens are currently tractored. The extended family on this farm have dogs that hunt in a pack, so we haven't free ranged any chickens, although we would love to since we are on 80 acres.

Do ya'll think if he is kept apart that this aggression toward her will change, or is it just bad personality in general?

 

[redhen]

You need to get a bigger, badder roo...to put him in his place.. lol

I dont know if they can ever go together again... sorry.
maybe seperate them for a bit...(i'd remove the offending roo from the flock....i think) and in a week or so..put him back with the flock and see what happens..sorry that i cant help you more...

 

[beepbeepinajeep]

We have a guy who comes and bales hay for us. He just recently lost his 9 year old rooster to old age. Maybe he'd be willing to take him and love him Since he was our first rooster I just don't think I can do freezer camp.

He isn't happy in the small sick cage... I just don't think I can do that to him for a whole week....