Rooster has weak crow after coyote attack

[CowboyCasual]

About a week ago I lost several hens, and a peahen to a group of coyotes. I noticed my rooster was still alive, but missing alot of his feathers. I think the only reason he's alive is because of how large, and aggressive he is. It was inadvisable for anyone but myself to collect eggs, because of how aggressive he is. He's drawn blood, and caused bruises before.

Recently, he is our only surviving bird. I've noted that since this incident occurred, he is no longer aggressive, and has an extremely weak crow. Its not even half of what other rooster crows are that can be heard around the neighborhood in the morning. I was wondering if he is extremely stressed, or depressed. It makes me feel bad for him, and am curious if there are any ways I can help him.

I plan on buying a few hens for him this weekend. I'm not sure if that will help him come out of his stupor. I'm interested in his safety, and well being. Will getting him a new harem of hens help him in any way, and there any other ways I can help him?

I should add that his well being is important to me. I want him to fertilize the eggs so I can hatch them. I'm unsure if this incident will have any impact on his ability to do so in the future when I introduce new hens to him.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

He is prob just stressed and missing family. My hen wouldn’t lay or make any noise after her bff hen died

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Getting new hens will be good for him just make sure they are separated at first so they get used to each other and don’t fight. Don’t rush it. I made that mistake and one of my hens got killed from a rooster

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens03]

About a week ago I lost several hens, and a peahen to a group of coyotes. I noticed my rooster was still alive, but missing alot of his feathers. I think the only reason he's alive is because of how large, and aggressive he is. It was inadvisable for anyone but myself to collect eggs, because of how aggressive he is. He's drawn blood, and caused bruises before.

Recently, he is our only surviving bird. I've noted that since this incident occurred, he is no longer aggressive, and has an extremely weak crow. Its not even half of what other rooster crows are that can be heard around the neighborhood in the morning. I was wondering if he is extremely stressed, or depressed. It makes me feel bad for him, and am curious if there are any ways I can help him.

I plan on buying a few hens for him this weekend. I'm not sure if that will help him come out of his stupor. I'm interested in his safety, and well being. Will getting him a new harem of hens help him in any way, and there any other ways I can help him?

I should add that his well being is important to me. I want him to fertilize the eggs so I can hatch them. I'm unsure if this incident will have any impact on his ability to do so in the future when I introduce new hens to him.

I don't think he is sick. I think he is just beginning to realize that he is not invincible and he can be defeated. It happened to me when my aggressive roo hot the bottom of the rooster board. He stopped crowing so much and made less noise. He's never attacked me after that. I think that once the affect has worn off and he has some more girls then he'll feel like he's in charge again. The reason my guy hasn't gotten back to normal is because he gets chased by the other roosters and he's not in charge of anything anymore. He used to lead a flock, but now he doesn't. (If you're ever concerned about getting attacked when you go out too collect eggs, then bring a spray bottle of water. It can't always train them permanently, but a good spray in the face will make them leave you alone.)

 

[CowboyCasual]

I don't think he is sick. I think he is just beginning to realize that he is not invincible and he can be defeated. It happened to me when my aggressive roo hot the bottom of the rooster board. He stopped crowing so much and made less noise. He's never attacked me after that. I think that once the affect has worn off and he has some more girls then he'll feel like he's in charge again. The reason my guy hasn't gotten back to normal is because he gets chased by the other roosters and he's not in charge of anything anymore. He used to lead a flock, but now he doesn't. (If you're ever concerned about getting attacked when you go out too collect eggs, then bring a spray bottle of water. It can't always train them permanently, but a good spray in the face will make them leave you alone.)

I like the spray bottle idea. I usually deflected him with my boots, but his talons have caused scratches, and tears to appear in the leather. Started using a push broom until recently. Think I'll try a spray bottle if he comes around his normal self again. He comes up a little over my knee when he stands fully erect.

He's a big boy. Hard to believe he once fit in the Palm of my hands.

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens03]

I like the spray bottle idea. I usually deflected him with my boots, but his talons have caused scratches, and tears to appear in the leather. Started using a push broom until recently. Think I'll try a spray bottle if he comes around his normal self again. He comes up a little over my knee when he stands fully erect.

He's a big boy. Hard to believe he once fit in the Palm of my hands.

Spray bottle always works best for me. It doesn't hurt them, but they don't like it. One of my other roosters is starting to bolden up, so I'll have to pull it out again.

 

[arrowti]

Make sure the coop/run is secure before adding the new hens. It would be awful to lose them all over again if you get more!

Most likely he's just in shock from the attack and frightened, and hopefully when things are back to normal and it stays safe for a few more days he might start to calm down.

 

[CowboyCasual]

Make sure the coop/run is secure before adding the new hens. It would be awful to lose them all over again if you get more!

Most likely he's just in shock from the attack and frightened, and hopefully when things are back to normal and it stays safe for a few more days he might start to calm down.

I have a second coop that I used for my other rooster and his flock. I wonder if its a good idea to put any new hens in there, and bring the coop close to the roosters coop. If I do that they'll have a chance to get comfortable I hope.

My second coop is much more secure but isnt big enough for the rooster. Its suitable for 3 or 4 hens, so I can probably add them in groups of 3 or 4 until I'm back to 9. Not sure if I should just add them the day I get them.

I was planning on letting the rooster out once I have the hens, and letting them all free. Not sure if I should keep them cooped up for a few days first.