Rooster Behavior Modification?

[Guinea Goonie]

If the only way you can catch your roo is to wait until he roosts. Then by all means catch him and put him in a nice comfy cage with water for the night. Next day take him out of the cage and carry him for as long as you think you need to.

DO it again the next night. If he does not respond then you will need to further modifications by carrying him by the legs. Do Not do this too long as you can harm him. Chickens have their air sacs close to their back and you can collapse the "lungs"

 

[sandypaws]

when you "boot" him use the SIDE of your foot ...NOT the toe!!!!

i never been able to break a nasty ameracauna rooster.. just gave him away or coyote food.... most banties tho

 

[Beekissed]

I always play the "dominant" roo in my coop, just to let them know who really rules the roost. If I see #1 roo bullying the #2, I chase him off and "touch" him on the rear end or back with foot or stick. It doesn't have to be hard, a light touch will do. You cannot ever, ever back down if they confront you. When they are on the roost, I stroke them and make them submit to it. I've noticed that each roo will be looking for where I am before he starts to bully a younger roo...its quite comical!

A strange roo will get the "loft kick" like as described in the posts above....no real contact but nasty, uncomfortable lift/nudge into flight or fleeing.

I have a sis who is dominated by every male fowl on her place and cannot step foot out the door to do feeding and chores but that she takes a buggy whip with her! She never uses it, just waves it around in the air! She is a victim and they know it! Funny thing, though, when I visit, I don't have a problem. I think they can sense fear and submission......and they can sense a no-nonsense approach. Be firm, be aggressive, be The ROO!

 

[Andaloosa]

Update:
While I've been able to dominate the white Americauna roo into treating me with respect, he still goes after my husband and 17 month old daughter. I even tried catching him and making him lay on the ground while she walks up and pats him on the head and neck. He still waits until I'm not around and has a go at her (and anyone else that isn't around every day to tote him about). He hasn't hurt her or my husband, but we're not giving him the chance. Tomorrow it's bye-bye Whitey.
Anyone know if fresh chicken is worth grilling or if it'll be too tough? I've cooked them in the crock pot before, but that takes all day.

Thanks!

 

[Reinbeau]

Yep, I believe he needs to go to freezer camp. No way I'd put up with a roo going after a small child, that's why I got rid of Stumpy, I've got little ones around, neices and grandneice, can't have him flogging them!

 

[Got5Chicks]

A huge bucket of water in the face gets their attention too...... without hurting them................

 

[Andaloosa]

The problem is, he's a little smart. If he saw me walking around with a bucket (once he got the first splash), he'd not chase me when I was holding a bucket - and only when I was holding a bucket. There's also no way I could get my 17 month old daughter to do it. She'd think the water was for her to play in.

Has anyone ever hypnotized their roo before nixing them?

 

[Lollipop]

Read about this recently and the poster says it works. This is advice from a 72 YO farmer who seems to know what he`s talking about. If it doesn`t work for you just say so. I hate to pass along bad advice. Prior to this info, I figured the only cure was an ax. Maybe there is hope after all….

Hold the offending rooster by the legs and dip his head in a bucket of water. When you see a few bubbles, put him on the ground and let him alone. His attitude should now be a lot different. Sometimes they need a second lesson, but not often.

 

[Mahonri]

Ah yes, water boarding.

 

[Judy]

Quote:
Right. It is a lift and toss, not a kick at all. Usually all I have to do is run at them, but if they walk up to me and give a hard peck, they get the "kick." So far I haven't had to hang them upside down or tackle or any of that. I did do the football carry with one, one time, and he never bothered me again. I haven't been spurred since childhood. But I'm sure my day is coming.