Rooster... Managed to attack me

[Sir Sacabambaspis]

I'd either convince her to keep him in a rooster coop... Or cull him and say a predator took him... Maybe pull some of his feathers and say "this was the crime scene when he was taken"

Or you can just show her the injuries and be like "the dude has to go"

 

[Athenaeum]

Or you can just show her the injuries and be like "the dude has to go"

Oh, I'm definitely showing her my leg and seeing what she wants to do. Because my husband also suggested putting him in, basically, Rooster Jail?

 

[FrostRanger]

I'd either chop him or take him out to a remote country area and let him fend for himself. He's already drawn blood.....

How about showing MIL your wounds? I would. She'd understand better about him disappearing, unless she's not rational about it.

Never dump a rooster or any animal, ever. It only creates problems

I do agree with showing your MIL your wounds and saying he needs to go. You should not have to deal with being attacked

 

[Athenaeum]

Never dump a rooster or any animal, ever. It only creates problems

I do agree with showing your MIL your wounds and saying he needs to go. You should not have to deal with being attacked

I'd never dump an animal, whether they attack me or not. It's against my morals, honestly.

So far, it seems there's a resounding, "He needs to go," in this thread and I'm kinda glad to see that. I had wanted to get rid of him last year, but then he chilled over winter, for the most part. I wouldn't mind keeping him if he wasn't such a dick, honestly, and I didn't get scared that he'd hurt the kids.

Beyond that, my husband has pointed out that, out of everyone, Roo hates me the most. He's never attacked my husband, my MiL, or my FiL. He's rushed the fence at the kids, but... I'm the only one he's done this too.

 

[tlcmurphy]

I'd never dump an animal, whether they attack me or not. It's against my morals, honestly.

So far, it seems there's a resounding, "He needs to go," in this thread and I'm kinda glad to see that. I had wanted to get rid of him last year, but then he chilled over winter, for the most part. I wouldn't mind keeping him if he wasn't such a dick, honestly, and I didn't get scared that he'd hurt the kids.

Beyond that, my husband has pointed out that, out of everyone, Roo hates me the most. He's never attacked my husband, my MiL, or my FiL. He's rushed the fence at the kids, but... I'm the only one he's done this too.

Until he does it to someone else.
I agree that he needs to go

 

[Coffetym]

I know this may sound crazy, but…
They’ve proven that dogs can sense fear. It has even been proven that the human body excretes a chemical when under stress or fear that dogs can smell.
My question is, is it possible that roosters can sense this?
I have a 1 year old rooster that threatens & intimidates my wife and daughter. He tried it with me twice, but without going into the details, let’s just say he & I have a good understanding. Needless to say my wife & daughter are scared of him. I however am too hardheaded to be fearful of much.

Hopefully someone will have a little info or knowledge on this.

 

[Athenaeum]

Until he does it to someone else.
I agree that he needs to go

Precisely. Even my husband's aunt, who also tends chickens and other animals, agrees that he'd be better of gone. Oh, we can try to cut his spurs down, but... like she said, the dog would love a chicken dinner.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

know this may sound crazy, but…
They’ve proven that dogs can sense fear. It has even been proven that the human body excretes a chemical when under stress or fear that dogs can smell.
My question is, is it possible that roosters can sense this?

Ime, chickens don't have a good sense of smell. Regardless, that still doesn't mean it's okay for them to attack because someone is afraid. I have several males currently, and none of them have attacked anyone, including those afraid of them.

 

[Athenaeum]

I know this may sound crazy, but…
They’ve proven that dogs can sense fear. It has even been proven that the human body excretes a chemical when under stress or fear that dogs can smell.
My question is, is it possible that roosters can sense this?
I have a 1 year old rooster that threatens & intimidates my wife and daughter. He tried it with me twice, but without going into the details, let’s just say he & I have a good understanding. Needless to say my wife & daughter are scared of him. I however am too hardheaded to be fearful of much.

Hopefully someone will have a little info or knowledge on this.

Honestly, it's possible. Plus, unlike the others in the flock, he and Missy (a RIR hen) weren't raised by us as chicks and, so, they weren't socialized how the others were.

My main "fear" has always been accidentally hurting them, for the most part. But once he got his spurs as long as they are, I will admit I did get reminded about the lady who was accidentally killed by her rooster because he hit her leg just right with his spurs.

 

[FrostRanger]

I know this may sound crazy, but…
They’ve proven that dogs can sense fear. It has even been proven that the human body excretes a chemical when under stress or fear that dogs can smell.
My question is, is it possible that roosters can sense this?
I have a 1 year old rooster that threatens & intimidates my wife and daughter. He tried it with me twice, but without going into the details, let’s just say he & I have a good understanding. Needless to say my wife & daughter are scared of him. I however am too hardheaded to be fearful of much.

Hopefully someone will have a little info or knowledge on this.

Animals can certainly sense fear but that doesn't mean a rooster should attack just because someone is afraid

How it usually goes is an aggressive roo will start by attacking children, then women then men and it only gets worse from there. I'd cull him before someone gets hurt