Rooster attacked my toddler

[Saraschicks]

My 16 week old rooster pull it just attacked my toddler in the face. Thank God it missed his eye. My son was sitting there, and the rooster just jumped at him. Should I rehome or just cull?

This is my first experience with a rooster. I wouldn’t even know how to rehome.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

DIspatch it. Why would you want to pass this problem on to someone else unless you knew they planned to eat it? I'm sorry your child was hurt.

My 16 week old rooster pull it just attacked my toddler in the face. Thank God it missed his eye. My son was sitting there, and the rooster just jumped at him. Should I rehome or just cull?

This is my first experience with a rooster. I wouldn’t even know how to rehome.

 

[BoundlessLove]

I agree with @BigBlueHen53.
Cull it ASAP.
Rehoming him may just put that stress on another family/flock.

 

[tlcmurphy]

He needs to go ASAP. If you don’t want to dispatch him yourself, you could list him on Craig’s list to find someone who will.

 

[nuthatched]

Cull.

 

[MaverickNova]

My 16 week old rooster pull it just attacked my toddler in the face. Thank God it missed his eye. My son was sitting there, and the rooster just jumped at him. Should I rehome or just cull?

This is my first experience with a rooster. I wouldn’t even know how to rehome.

i would try and rehome him to someone who doesnt have kids.

 

[Chrischik]

Had a similar problem years ago...it ended up being basically an attack animal! No turning back, they go for eyes. Cull it.

 

[MaverickNova]

i would try and rehome him to someone who doesnt have kids.

but honestly it would be easier to cull

 

[FunClucks]

Culling the roo is IMO the right solution.

A related but separate issue: If you or your kids are going to be around your hens where they could possibly reach your eyes ever, wear plastic wrap around safety glasses. Chickens have this instinctual need to peck peoples eyes - they can't help it. Even sweet hens may suddenly decide to peck. Not because they're being aggressive like your roo, but because chickens just randomly MUST PECK EYES!!! Protect yourself just in case - they'll be fine for years, and then will peck. Best to be safe.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Just keep chickens away from your face. They're on the ground, you're standing up. How is this a problem?