- Jan 4, 2012
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Our teenage roo is getting aggressive. One of our hens started laying last week. I have not seen him on any of the girls, but then, it may happen so fast that I'm mistaking it at this point (porn stars they are not! hahaha). When I get attacked...it's usually from behind. He stalks me and his neck feathers all puff out and he gives me the hairy eyeball and then he lunges at me flapping his wings. It's very intimidating, but unless I am bare legged and get scratched, it's harmless. He will come at me afew times until he backs away. I was facinated this morning to watch my 8 yr old daughter deal with him. She didn't get all screamy (like I do) when he approaches. She stood still and he walked up to her and stomped his legs afew time and pecked at her one single time, but he didn't come at her with his wings like he does to me. She just stood still and he went away. He did follow her around and repeat this afew times, but never attacked in a full out rage and his neck feathers didn't go all crazy. I told her I think he likes her and he's treating her like a girlfriend. I'm not sure, so if anyone can explain this I'd love to hear your opinions! I will try to keep my screams to myself next time and try to be calm and still like Genny did and see if it makes a difference.
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