Rooster Drama: Older rooster chasing young rooster out + Attack

[Amazing_chicks27]

I've got both cocks still yes. I just keep the one in the cage for now, so far this has worked for me. I wanna set up his own area with some ladies of his own once I can. This just temporary until then.

Oh, okay. then I guess I'll just have to leave him in the playpen for the moment until I can make a separate place for him

 

[Amazing_chicks27]

Well they don't call it cock fighting for nothing. I would expect this to get worse and worse. Sometimes, they will have it out, and that settles it, but your two did not do this, they continue to fight.

I am thinking that Red didn't so much attack you, as the attack the bird you were holding, but I would not bet a dime on that. I think your birds are becoming more and more aggressive.

Completely separate them, out of sight or cull them.

Mrs K

Your right. After all they are roosters and territorial creatures. And about Red "attacking" I kind of don't consider it an attack since he has done nothing else, I've been going into the coop everyday and haven't seen like him trying to challenge me or anything. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Amazing_chicks27]

Keeping multiple game roosters in a flock is asking for trouble as they were bred for cockfighting. I agree with @Mrs. K, the only real solution here is going to be permanent separation and possibly rehoming(or culling) one or both birds. If they stay together this will go on until one or both are badly injured or dead. Also, don't chase roosters, that can trigger an attack in some birds eventually - and don't chase the hens either for that matter

Yes, I know multiple game roosters in a flock is trouble but since I didn't see anything to worry about before this even happened I just let them stay together. Up until now, I don't think they should be together anymore. I understand I shouldn't chase both roosters and hens. Even though, sometimes I need to chase the hens to check if they have lice or bumblefoot but maybe I should take another approach for that. Thanks

 

[Amazing_chicks27]

This is a very good point. They are prey animals and chasing them will make them afraid of you and eventually cause aggression, probably when your back is turned.

I'll keep this in mind, Thanks

 

[Amazing_chicks27]

As a Soft Cull(No Kill) I'd take one from you, but have no idea of your location.

I also, don't like culling hens nor roosters. So, I don't plan on culling none of them. I know some people choose to cull roosters/hens for any sign of aggression/attack or to end suffering. Which no judgement here, if that is what is best and you are capable of doing it then go for it. But as for me I don't like the though of me undoing a creatures life. I am located in NM.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Even though, sometimes I need to chase the hens to check if they have lice or bumblefoot but maybe I should take another approach for that

It’s easier to do at night when they’re roosting. I just wait until they’re sleeping and grab them off the roost for everything. I’m too lazy to chase chickens and also I can’t catch most of my chickens.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I also, don't like culling hens nor roosters. So, I don't plan on culling none of them. I know some people choose to cull roosters/hens for any sign of aggression/attack or to end suffering. Which no judgement here, if that is what is best and you are capable of doing it then go for it. But as for me I don't like the though of me undoing a creatures life. I am located in NM.

What's NM?

That's why I said Soft Cull which is re-home/Sell, or separate from the flock into a different one.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

Yes, I know multiple game roosters in a flock is trouble but since I didn't see anything to worry about before this even happened I just let them stay together. Up until now, I don't think they should be together anymore. I understand I shouldn't chase both roosters and hens. Even though, sometimes I need to chase the hens to check if they have lice or bumblefoot but maybe I should take another approach for that. Thanks

Check them when on the roost with a flashlight. Less stress for all and they won’t run away.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What's NM?

New Mexico, a state in USA.

 

[MysteryChicken]

New Mexico, a state in USA.

Didn't recognize the initials.