Rooster started humping my TV remote.😱

[Hei 20]

The only indoor Chicken Keepers I have seen truly admired here are those providing baby Chick Care or Special Needs, or end-of-life Compassionate Care inside. Normal Chickens deserve the opportunity to achieve - or approximate their full Chicken potential.

I think it's imaginary to think ALL neighbors love an Adult Rooster. Sure, people express happiness at seeing a baby Chick grow, even watching a Cockerel develop or hearing early attempts at Crowing...but I doubt very much that every person in the apartment complex loves crowing - when they are trying to sleep, or if it becomes louder and incessant. I managed residences - many will just speak to a Manager (or Police, LOL) rather than risking any personal confrontation.

Adding another Roo could get very ugly, especially as their big fighting claw grows out. Every Pet brings with it inevitable separation. To the O.P.: Do the right thing ...re-homing - before you get an eviction notice. Agree that a nearby farm would probably let you visit, or possibly even Pet-Sit when they take a vacation. That could become a wonderful new adventure. Ok that's probably imaginary, too.

You made a point. But my rooster is not the only crowing rooster around. There are many other roosters crowing outside of the community and the walls here are very good. So if he does decide to crow when everyone is sleeping they will not hear him. only when he is in the balcony and that is when everyone is usually awake or at work already.

 

[Hei 20]

What a beautiful post; we were created to take care and be stewards over the earth and its animals. I'm not trying to get too involved in this debate, but like others have said, I see no reason for OP not to keep their baby. He is his owner's pet, and he is also A CHICKEN. Of course, like all of you, I love chickens, I just do not believe OP is being cruel or unkind to Hei Hei. They have chosen to keep him thus far, and I see no reason they shouldn't. Thank you for your kind words @Hei 20

Thank you for your kind words also.

 

[Tonyroo]

I get everyone's input, but think about people that own other birds that are indoors it's no different with a chicken. As I understand the post, Hei Hei is taking good care of his bird in a very personable way. Which usually makes co-existing possible and gives both of them companionship. So from me :

 

[Hei 20]

I completely agree! From what I have seen he looks like he has the best owner, someone who loves him and who he can love back. You know better than any of us whether or not if he is happy. None of us have even met him. If you believe that he is happy then I believe he is happy. He's grown accustom to this lifestyle and he may not do so well in the traditional rooster life. If he is happy, allowed to be there, and has everything he needs then I believe he is where he is supposed to be. If you were to send him anywhere chances are he will become food. If he is happy he is not tortured and doesn't need to be put out of "pain" that doesn't even exist. He is your rooster, if he is happy in your home, with you, and a cat, then he is perfect where he is. No one knows if he will still be welcome in the future, but that is not today, cherish every moment with him and give him the best life possible. I think he was just being horny like any teenage boy, just as you were saying. My dog used to hump a stuffed horse, but he wasn't lonely. I hope everything will work out, as he is super cute, whether he's in a dress or pants, or humping a remote. Best of wishes, to you and Hei Hei!

Thank you kindly.

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

@Hei 20 I am so sorry that this normally supportive community has turned your thread into a giant steaming pile of judgment and unhelpful responses.

From what you've posted, you rooster seems happy, healthy, and stress-free. If you like having him around, and if your neighbors/landlord don't care, keep him. You should get him a harness and take him for a walk so he can meet the neighbors. People love that. Most people don't get to meet chickens so it's kind of cool for them and will keep your boy busy.

My house rooster, Hawke, is a single guy, too. He mated with EVERYTHING when he was a wee lad. It's totally normal biological chicken behavior, and not a sign of loneliness. Humping things because you're lonely is a person thing, not an animal thing. Hawke has chilled out on mating with things and you're boy will, too. You could get him a stuffed dog toy so you could have your remote back. Hawke had a particular attachment to a stuffed Frankenstein toy and my dog's back feet. Only the back feet. He never cheated with the front feet. LMAO!

I have a rooster flock and Hawke will occasionally eyeball them thru the fence, but they're not his flock. My dog, my roommates and I are his flock because he was raised with us. I don't think there's a need to get him another chicken because he has you, and you seem to keep him entertained and allow him to do his chicken stuff.

I think I read your boy follows you around the house - mine does, too. And frankly, he has way better recall than my dog. I can call my dog all day and she'll meander over eventually, but Hawke, he fly-runs when I call his name.

From one house chicken keeper to another, you're doing a great job. You haven't failed your boy and you certainly haven't been cruel to him. Anyone that says otherwise can blow it out their butt.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

@Hei 20 I am so sorry that this normally supportive community has turned your thread into a giant steaming pile of judgment and unhelpful responses.

From what you've posted, you rooster seems happy, healthy, and stress-free. If you like having him around, and if your neighbors/landlord don't care, keep him. You should get him a harness and take him for a walk so he can meet the neighbors. People love that. Most people don't get to meet chickens so it's kind of cool for them and will keep your boy busy.

My house rooster, Hawke, is a single guy, too. He mated with EVERYTHING when he was a wee lad. It's totally normal biological chicken behavior, and not a sign of loneliness. Humping things because you're lonely is a person thing, not an animal thing. Hawke has chilled out on mating with things and you're boy will, too. You could get him a stuffed dog toy so you could have your remote back. Hawke had a particular attachment to a stuffed Frankenstein toy and my dog's back feet. Only the back feet. He never cheated with the front feet. LMAO!

I have a rooster flock and Hawke will occasionally eyeball them thru the fence, but they're not his flock. My dog, my roommates and I are his flock because he was raised with us. I don't think there's a need to get him another chicken because he has you, and you seem to keep him entertained and allow him to do his chicken stuff.

I think I read your boy follows you around the house - mine does, too. And frankly, he has way better recall than my dog. I can call my dog all day and she'll meander over eventually, but Hawke, he fly-runs when I call his name.

From one house chicken keeper to another, you're doing a great job. You haven't failed your boy and you certainly haven't been cruel to him. Anyone that says otherwise can blow it out their butt.

Amazing! Your incredible!

 

[Hei 20]

I get everyone's input, but think about people that own other birds that are indoors it's no different with a chicken. As I understand the post, Hei Hei is taking good care of his bird in a very personable way. Which usually makes co-existing possible and gives both of them companionship. So from me :

Thank you

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Thank you

Gorgeous! Still looks just like him!

 

[Hei 20]

@Hei 20 I am so sorry that this normally supportive community has turned your thread into a giant steaming pile of judgment and unhelpful responses.

From what you've posted, you rooster seems happy, healthy, and stress-free. If you like having him around, and if your neighbors/landlord don't care, keep him. You should get him a harness and take him for a walk so he can meet the neighbors. People love that. Most people don't get to meet chickens so it's kind of cool for them and will keep your boy busy.

My house rooster, Hawke, is a single guy, too. He mated with EVERYTHING when he was a wee lad. It's totally normal biological chicken behavior, and not a sign of loneliness. Humping things because you're lonely is a person thing, not an animal thing. Hawke has chilled out on mating with things and you're boy will, too. You could get him a stuffed dog toy so you could have your remote back. Hawke had a particular attachment to a stuffed Frankenstein toy and my dog's back feet. Only the back feet. He never cheated with the front feet. LMAO!

I have a rooster flock and Hawke will occasionally eyeball them thru the fence, but they're not his flock. My dog, my roommates and I are his flock because he was raised with us. I don't think there's a need to get him another chicken because he has you, and you seem to keep him entertained and allow him to do his chicken stuff.

I think I read your boy follows you around the house - mine does, too. And frankly, he has way better recall than my dog. I can call my dog all day and she'll meander over eventually, but Hawke, he fly-runs when I call his name.

From one house chicken keeper to another, you're doing a great job. You haven't failed your boy and you certainly haven't been cruel to him. Anyone that says otherwise can blow it out their butt.

Thank you greatly!!
We do all types of things together. I already have a harness, but I have not started walking him yet. We started out with driving first. LOL baby steps.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Thank you greatly!!
We do all types of things together. I already have a harness, but I have not started walking him yet. We started out with driving first. LOL baby steps.

OH MY GOSH HE'S ADORABLE