Rooster Getting Aggressive

[bobbi-j]

I put on my insulated Carhartt bibs so I would not react to him pecking and walked into him pushing him out of my way then walked away like I had something to do. When he chased me I turned around and walked toward him making him back up 5-6 feet. Then I stood still in front of him and in a bit he started pecking the ground like nothing happened. I walked away and he did not follow. Not raising my foot and just pushing him backward got a better response than reacting to the peck. Need to do more positive none reactive training so he knows the 175 pound chicken is boss.

Thanks
JT

You're off to a great start! Keep it going. There is nothing "normal" about a chicken thinking it's OK to attack the giant that brings food.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Henry is 18 weeks old and has been trying to get with the girls a lot in the afternoon. He has started to peck at my shoes and sometimes tries to give me a chicken karate chop in the leg. When he pecks at my shoe and I lift my shoe up to stop him he gets real aggressive, neck feathers stick out and the chicken karate chops start. He still hops up on my legs but has an evil eye is this normal behavior at 18 weeks of age?

JT

While I realize my experience may not be the same for everyone. But I’ve owned four roosters. Three Rhode Island’s and one Buff Orpington. I have always shown confidence when entering the chickens living area. Show the utmost love and affection to all especially my roosters. I not had one go ugly yet.

 

[Chickassan]

Well said.

While I realize my experience may not be the same for everyone. But I’ve owned four roosters. Three Rhode Island’s and one Buff Orpington. I have always shown confidence when entering the chickens living area. Show the utmost love and affection to all especially my roosters. I not had one go ugly yet.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Well said.

Thanks

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

What is a chicken karate chop? Does he kick you or flap his wings? I’m imagining something comical, but it must not be.

 

[jthornton]

What is a chicken karate chop? Does he kick you or flap his wings? I’m imagining something comical, but it must not be.

Well more like a chicken kick boxing, a friend had a turkey named Igor and it would flog you with a wing for no reason so I guess Igor was doing a turkey karate chop...

JT

 

[bobbi-j]

What he's trying to do is stab you with his spurs when he comes at you that way. Do you have young children that visit or love with you that would come in contact with this bird? If so, I wouldn't keep him.

 

[aart]

Chickens are 'feet fighters'.
Have seen females, especially young ones, use this technique.
Much more serious with a fully grown and spurred male.
I have every confidence @jthornton can handle this bird,
or remove it if necessary.

 

[Jessica Thompson]

Swap him you can get lots of other well I got five

 

[jthornton]

This mornings lesson started out pecking my shoe and getting some chicken kick boxing as I backed him up, lasted 20 seconds or so. Every chance I got while doing chicken chores I walked straight at him and he would side step to get out of my way. I think I'm making progress.

JT