Rooster? Or no rooster? That is the question.

[rIrs roost]

Yeah me having my son around is what is bothering me. Of course my son is most important to me!
And he loves the chickens so much but cant get very close to them unless i go grab the one he wants and bring it to him. Its just a tough thing to think about because i am quite the softy! Even with my roosters. I dont know if I want to kill them just yet but I have considered it.
Of course I couldn't do it. Someone will have to do the dirty work for me.

I guess I just need some input on how to weigh my options. Should i have a rooster flock? Should I rehome? Should I try and correct some dominant behaviour? I have noo idea.
*side note- I do want to incubate eggs at some point. Maybe next year. Thats another reason on why I would like to keep one.

That's really up to you. If you decide to keep one, keep the one that has shown no aggression so far. But always keep an eye on him. Especially around your kid. They can turn when you least expect it.

 

[TwinkleCake]

A rooster flock probably won't work if you have pullets.

Why do you have to get a hen for your son to hold? If the rooster is charging you/him for picking her up it's a matter of time. . . I wouldn't risk it.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Hmmmm, may I venture a frank opinion?

In your situation, with your reluctance and admission of being a softy, I'd rehome the roosters asap.

Most (nay I say almost all?) roosters at some point need a knowledgeable and firmer hand.

Children often become the target of a rooster attack as they are lower to the birds and can be seen as more of a threat to the birds. Children can become severely injured from rooster attacks.

So, I'd wait on having a rooster until your children are older and you are more experienced and confident around them.

My 2 cents.
LofMc

 

[rIrs roost]

Hmmmm, may I venture a frank opinion?

In your situation, with your reluctance and admission of being a softy, I'd rehome the roosters asap.

Most (nay I say almost all?) roosters at some point need a knowledgeable and firmer hand.

Children often become the target of a rooster attack as they are lower to the birds and can be seen as more of a threat to the birds. Children can become severely injured from rooster attacks.

So, I'd wait on having a rooster until your children are older and you are more experienced and confident around them.

My 2 cents.
LofMc

Agreed. Especially since one is already showing signs of aggression. And you also mentioned that your son chased them when you weren't looking. Not meaning that you're a bad parent. It can happen fast. And with a roo it only takes a second and you or your son could be hurt badly.

 

[smoore7489]

How would u go about rehoming a rooster?

When i say "softy" i mean, i won't be able to kill it unless necessary. I couldn't kill it as precaution.
I want the roosters to live a pretty good rooster life before their life ends. Rather I like em or not.

 

[smoore7489]

Agreed. Especially since one is already showing signs of aggression. And you also mentioned that your son chased them when you weren't looking. Not meaning that you're a bad parent. It can happen fast. And with a roo it only takes a second and you or your son could be hurt badly.

You all are right! Worries me to death thinking about it.

 

[rIrs roost]

How would u go about rehoming a rooster?

When i say "softy" i mean, i won't be able to kill it unless necessary. I couldn't kill it as precaution.
I want the roosters to live a pretty good rooster life before their life ends. Rather I like em or not.

Word of mouth, creigslist ,facebook, or at a feed store.

 

[rIrs roost]

You all are right! Worries me to death thinking about it.

I know what you mean. And I really meant nothing by my post at all. I've been spurred before I realized what happened. It does hurt if they get you right. I can't imagine how bad it would hurt a child. Good luck.

 

[smoore7489]

I know what you mean. And I really meant nothing by my post at all. I've been spurred before I realized what happened. It does hurt if they get you right. I can't imagine how bad it would hurt a child. Good luck.

I know none of y'all meant any harm by your advice. I appreciate it all. Just needing some opinions so I can narrow down my thinking process.
My mind was going 100 different directions when I started this thred.

 

[TwinkleCake]

You all are right! Worries me to death thinking about it.

Yes, Craigslist, local ads, feed store (mine didn't want him) or . . . Yes I'm sure I'll tick off some on this forum, but we let ours go in a field. We couldn't wait to fuss with rehoming, and we couldn't cull. It gave the kids a hope that they lived too (lol) Good luck!