Rooster attacking my kids

[Catharinejo]

About 5.5 months old. He jumped on my feet when I went out to feed them this morning so this afternoon I took a stick and reprimanded him for any little aggressive behavior when I was near. I went back in an hour later and he was definitely keeping his distance from me, but I know that may not translate to the kids. I’m gonna give him a couple weeks to shape up with my “lessons” and keep the kids away when I’m not right there. If it continues he’ll go to the next swap meet.

How old is the male? An aggressive rooster is generally going to stay aggressive (there’s always an exception). With kids, an aggressive male needs to be kept in a cage or enclosure that the kids do not access. Or removed from the premises.

We had one that was aggressive to our 12yo. We sold at auction. We now have a rooster that goes after me (not the kid!), but we keep him for now bc I’m always on guard and use a stick to tap his head (chicken style reprimand like a peck), and he moves away. But, my plan is to get rid of him within the year to make room for some up and coming males that we will choose from.

Good luck.