Rooster behavior

[Chelsa'sChicks]

I have had multiple roosters of all different breeds. My rooster has come very close and stand right next to me and I gently put my boot on his chest and forced him to take a few steps back. Only 2 roosters I had to do this with and i prob had to do this 2 times each rooster. They were not aggressive, just no space boundaries. I also picked up 2 different roosters who were being testy teenagers. I have picked up a rooster who was sizing me up and put him in solitary for a few hours. I have had no issues since. Some people say to not do these things, but these have worked for me. Please keep in mind my roosters were all young and only had nubs for spurs when I did these things! If your rooster is aggressive and old enough to have spurs obviously i would not do these things.
A roosters JOB is to protect his hens. I try to not make quick movements around a rooster that is unsure about me and I like to just hang out with my flock so they are used to me. This is temporary as i will not walk on eggshells in my own barn and yard. I don't hold it against my rooster that he wants to protect the hens either.. I myself want him to protect the hens hence me having him.. he just has to realize the threat is not me.
Use common sense.. watch your body language if you want this to work until he trusts you. Danger moves quickly so it could be seen as a threat to run or make extreme movements if he is not sure yet. I had roosters your kids could play with and roosters you should take a rake to protect yourself with (obviously those didn't last).. worst case see what others have tried and see what works for your rooster. Each rooster has is own individual personality and will react differently to your treatment toward him. I personally look for a mutual respect. I respect his job as a rooster to keep the hens safe and they respect my boundaries. . Unless I have treats then they eat out of my hand.

 

[centrarchid]

The rooster's job is to protect his reproductive investment.

 

[Saaniya]

My rooster follow me everywhere I go when I sit he jump on my lap & sit he loves me

 

[Hensndoes]

It's nice to read so many posts from people keeping Roos and trying to understand their behavior! There's also a few things I don't agree with - but just my opinion so whatever that's worth.

Roos are just like any other animal- some are bred well and with good temperament in mind - others not so much (think high production egg layers - bred to lay eggs). Because of this some Roos can be a bit feisty I guess.

I have had 4 Roos and all have mated the girls within sight of or near me. I don't stop them. I honestly don't understand how stopping them would change anything about their attitude and I don't want to change their attitude. Each of them follow(ed) me around doing chore just pecking about and move out of my way when I come through. They respect my space and anyone else who is here or visits (even the kids) and I respect their instinct.

If you need a stick to keep your roo at bay maybe you need a new roo? Never had that issue. I do feel I am a bit fearless and never intimidated by them so maybe that is why I don't have issues- pretty sure they can tell if your scared and would try to push it. I remember being intimidated for just a second when my current roo was about 6months old. He would through a fit if you tried to pick up his girls and I caught myself flinching. Picked them both up and sat for about 20 minutes until I got my head on straight and reminded myself I can't be like that. He is one awesome boy now.