Rooster randomly attacks

[Beekissed]

Comes from having chickens~ instead of a TV~ for the past 40 yrs. Nothing to do but watch how they act and interact.

 

[shannon84]

I appreciate the advice. Sorry phone is messing up my wording. I'm new to chickens like I said and I'm not going to tolerate his bad behavior. I'm going to carry a rake around to keep him in check

 

[ambergds]

  Comes from having chickens~ instead of a TV~ for the past 40 yrs.  Nothing to do but watch how they act and interact. 

I appreciate you sharing you wisdom with us!

 

[Beekissed]

That's very nice.... and refreshing, I might add....most folks don't like to hear straight talk. Now, don't take my word on it only....go out and try it, apply it to your flocks and see if it's true wisdom and knowledge you can own. You really can't own it until you've applied it and seen it worthy of passing along and using again down through the years. If it works and stands the test of time, you can call it wisdom one day and let others know about it if they are in similar need. If you've given it the proper and due diligence, just as it was described, and it doesn't work at all, no matter how many times you try it, then you can discard that one as not applicable to your flock/bird/life/circumstance and seek knowledge elsewhere. That's the fun of learning about chickens...it never really ends, no matter how long you've been at it.

 

[shannon84]

update on Franklin he didn't attack me today I even hosed him and his whole demeanor changed. He kept his distance and completely ignored me. No kids are ever on this property my family, friends and neighbors don't have children either. I don't think my rooster will cause me a lawsuit. He is my pet I would never dream of throwing him in a "crockpot" thanks guys! I'm not giving up on this beautiful Roo yet

 

[centrarchid]

Long-term the hosing will not be effective. He will be ready for action when dry again. It may require repeats and he will still occasionally test your limits as long as he sees this as a pecking order issue.

 

[Folly's place]

I think beekissed very detailed posts are great, but also think that for some roosters, nothing will really work. Am I right in thinking that her flock has been managed for generations, and perhaps difficult temperments already culled out? IMO, genetics plays a very real role in temperament, and removing difficult/ nasty birds from the gene pool is necessary. Also, I'm over wanting to keep a bird who MIGHT take me, or anyone else, on sometime. Been there, done that. Mary

 

[shannon84]

I totally agree, but I'm not going to breed him , he was just a stray dropped off on us and he "was" so sweet and funny for months then we spent thousands on a coop and run ect. Because I wanted to keep him (not knowing a thing about roosters) I thought well he is a good sweet rooster and I got him two adult hens and he started to slowly change. I have him out with me right now and he is keeping his distance and moving out of my way. I most defiantly have my guard up with a rake handy

 

[shannon84]

Also would anyone know why I always find one busted egg in the nesting box? I have two hens so I at least get one egg that's not busted. Would another dominate hen do that? She seems to hate it when the other hen is in the nesting box. They are eating laying feed and oyster shells. Thanks in advance

 

[Intheswamp]

Does the shell of the busted egg seem strong?