Rooster getting mean

[centrarchid]

Then I do not think I can help you. Keep a barrier between him and you or replace him.

 

[Maeschak]

I like to carry a fishing net when I have a nasty rooster I'm not ready to cull. Just swoop him up, twirl him around a bit and let him go. It scares them so much they usually stay away for a few months. But, the behavior will most likely return.

 

[Zoomie]

If you have a separate pen put him in there. I agree the behavior will likely accelerate. Have you noticed anything different? A new hen, new something, different something?

He's very beautiful. Are you using him in a breeding program? It would be a shame to get rid of him, but in your shoes I would sure think about it, especially if there are any children involved.

 

[getaclue]

Do you have him in a run, or is he doing this while free-ranging?

 

[pennyJo1960]

if you have a dremel use a cutting wheel go in after they have roosted gently this takes 2 people one hold the other uses the dremel to cut his spurs the fast cut stops blood also holding him coo to him while the other one cuts

 

[AlleysChicks]

I’ve had several older cockerels this year that just suddenly think they rule the yard. Fine one day then snap and think I’m after the girls or who know! You can’t think like a human because they sure don’t think like us!

Remember YOU are in charge. You are the top rooster! He is treating you as a rival. Give him a good thrashing. You want him to be too scared to approach you again.

This is the only way that has worked for me. I’ve tried holding them down (which only makes them mad when you finally let go) and I’ve tried packing them around. I’ve even tried bopping them with the broom! None has worked.

Good luck, he’s beautiful and I hope you get him under control.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

I like to carry a fishing net when I have a nasty rooster I'm not ready to cull. Just swoop him up, twirl him around a bit and let him go. It scares them so much they usually stay away for a few months. But, the behavior will most likely return.

It also disorients or makes him dizzy. If you had him in your hands you could tuck his head beneath one wing then twirl him around and around like the 3 stooges winding up to hurl a fastball. Roosters will stay where you place then as long as they don't see out to orient themselves.

 

[aart]

No, not scared of him at all. Just don't like the blitz attacks from the rear. He has never been friendly, have had him since 3 days old and he always fought at being handled.

Probably best not to breed him then......aggressiveness is often hereditary.
Too bad, he's a looker.

 

[JanetMarie]

If breeding is in the future, don't use him. Time to "cowboy up".

 

[Eggcessive]

Dealing with aggressive roosters requires an authoritative attitude. It is cruel to hit or kick them, but you need to show him you are the boss. I always kept a small broom or a walking stick with me, and never turned my back on one. You don't have to hit them, just have the stick between you and him so he sees it. Those guys are just doing what they think they are supposed to do--protecting their flock. Mine would run at the backs on my or my husband's legs. It can be easy to kick or fight with them, but that doesn't help at all, and many roosters are brain injured or crippled by people "trying to teach them a lesson." Keep small children or visitors away from him. If that doesn't work, rehome him or get rid of him. I have raised many other roosters who are meek or just scared of us enough to avoid us. Certain breeds can be more troublesome. Good luck.