Rooster started humping my TV remote.😱

[roosterhavoc]

He goes outside on grass look on the end of page 29, also @Hei 20 said HeiHei has lots of plants he loves to destroy.

Yes it was previously posted already. Regardless I’m not saying he should be somewhere else. I don’t care if he stays in the apt, somebody eats him or she takes him to the taxidermist and has him stuffed to hang on the wall.

 

[ladybrasa]

Where are you getting red faced roosters are stressed??? That’s absolutely not true at all.

Every chicken I’ve ever messed with, grabbed up or whatever got red-faced, then their faces got pale again after they relaxed. Like flushed/exertion/excitement/increased blood flow to that skin. I doubt it’s from embarrassment, rather a bit of stress/surprise/alarm/something to that effect.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I once found a love bird at my bird feeder. I managed to attract him with some seed, and kept him. I realized he would be lonely with me at work all day, so I gave him to my retired parents.

People will say a love bird without a mate will die -- even their name says they need a mate. But this one lived a long, happy life all alone, but not really alone because he had companionship all day, in the form of humans. He did birdy things, like preening and humping things, but he was absolutely happy, as Hei Hei is.

Good luck with your beautiful boy! If you and he are happy, why should you change anything? He has companionship, and he can do his birdy things. That is enough for any social creature. I haven't had chickens for long, but I've had birds for most of my life, and I often thought that if chicken poop was just a bit smaller, I'd have one inside. Personality-wise, they're like other birds, just bigger.

I too have had various types of parrots in my life since I was a small child. I got into Cockatiels that loved being pet & thought wow, this must be the most loving type. Then Homing Pigeons & Roller & Fantail Pigeons & Ring Neck Doves joined my family & I thought this type of bird never pecks or bite & loves being held & snuggled, they coo & dance & fly to me, especially if I call them, they must be the most loving type. Then I was given a little, sweet Canary, what a precious little bird, singing joyfully & perching on my shoulder & preening my hair, then snuggling & hiding under my hair, I thought this sweetheart must be the most loving little bird. Then I was given my first Roo & Hen, they were such zany, lively, entertaining chicks. They grew & their individual personalities emerged, & I found that they were also just as affectionate, playful, intelligent & unique. I met a Sebastopol Goose once, the most loving & affectionate Goose I have ever seen, she loved being pet & snuggling in your lap, sometimes falling asleep there...I wanted to take that Goose home! So, while I have never been around really big birds, such as Ostrich or Emu, I will say that the majority of birds I've met in my life, from tiny Finches to Macaws, Roosters or an amazing Goose, all I know is they are wonderful!

 

[roosterhavoc]

Every chicken I’ve ever messed with, grabbed up or whatever got red-faced, then their faces got pale again after they relaxed. Like flushed/exertion/excitement/increased blood flow to that skin. I doubt it’s from embarrassment, rather a bit of stress/surprise/alarm/something to that effect.

Just how many chickens have you messed with? Mine aren’t pale faced then again I free range most of my birds 24/7. If kept in a small run/coop maybe things are different.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

You can spend all night long justifying keeping chickens in a house with diapers. As I’ve already said I don’t care. How do you guarantee any of your statements? Because you read a study? What if I said I don’t believe the study? Who’s right or wrong? Since you’re hellbent on splitting hairs winter is over a month away.
yes I missed the post where he was on grass.

Then I'd say that if you're unwilling to acknowledge facts and debating with you is pointless because you're living in a world where facts and evidence don't matter. If you live in a fantasy world where science isn't real to you and the sky is green and grass is blue I can't change that or debate you into acknowledging reality, so I'd just ignore you as having no real argument and move on. Like trying to play chess with a pigeon - they can't follow the rules. Pointless.

Not splitting hairs - just looking for facts.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Yes it was previously posted already. Regardless I’m not saying he should be somewhere else. I don’t care if he stays in the apt, somebody eats him or she takes him to the taxidermist and has him stuffed to hang on the wall.

It wasn't posted when I went to type it, I was just showing you where it was posted not trying to sway your opinion in any direction.

 

[ladybrasa]

I’ve got 40 or so at the moment. There is definitely changes in what I assume is blood flow to the face skin (not wattles or comb) making them redder at times and paler at times, and those times seem to correspond with calm/relaxed/easy-going states versus active/alarmed/surprised/stressed. Well, I will say the old (8+) rooster is all red all the time, but most of the younger ones this is visible on. Maybe cuz I’m trying to grab up all the youngsters all the time to make them like me

 

[roosterhavoc]

Then I'd say that if you're unwilling to acknowledge facts and debating with you is pointless because you're living in a world where facts and evidence don't matter. If you live in a fantasy world where science isn't real to you and the sky is green and grass is blue I can't change that or debate you into acknowledging reality, so I'd just ignore you as having no real argument and move on. Like trying to play chess with a pigeon - they can't follow the rules. Pointless.

Not splitting hairs - just looking for facts.

You’re just irritated because I said something to you about being a spelling bee judge. Being passive aggressive a bit huh? It’s ok I don’t mind.
I’m not debating you anyway. Take a look around and you’ll see all sorts of health issues with house chickens. Could be a coincidence or it could be they’re missing something in their diets, sunlight etc...There was one posted earlier today.
Anyone can read a few studies than quote them verbatim, big deal. How much experience do you personally have with chickens? How many? How long have you had them? How many roosters etc?? Seems like we have quite a few google warriors on here that just regurgitate what they’ve read without actually having a whole lot of personal experience.

 

[ladybrasa]

Oh, I do know of a minor internet celebrity rooster named “Frog” that has the option to be outside (lives in a rural area) and has other chickens, but sounds like he chooses to hang with his human peep the most, leading to adorable pics and videos.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

You’re just irritated because I said something to you about being a spelling bee judge. Being passive aggressive a bit huh? It’s ok I don’t mind.
I’m not debating you anyway. Take a look around and you’ll see all sorts of health issues with house chickens. Could be a coincidence or it could be they’re missing something in their diets, sunlight etc...There was one posted earlier today.
Anyone can read a few studies than quote them verbatim, big deal. How much experience do you personally have with chickens? How many? How long have you had them? How many roosters etc?? Seems like we have quite a few google warriors on here that just regurgitate what they’ve read without actually having a whole lot of personal experience.

Goodness. XD I didn't even realize that was you. I'm sorry you're feeling it was personal, but that sounds like a you problem. Sorry you're still stuck on that I guess?

Not that I NEED to have authority but... I've got nearly a decade in chicken keeping. I've lost track of how many chickens I've had. I've had a dozen different breeds and varieties from lots of different sources. I've raised at least one batch of roosters pretty much every year. And I've had a few I had to keep in substantial confinement long term (months) for quarantine reasons or the separate roosters that were getting aggressive or bullied or to grow out for breeding.
Comparing experience is pointless, though, because facts are facts and reality is reality. I could be a toddler reading a study and the study would still be true.

I see zero health issues with this house chicken, personally. But I also see a lot of outdoor chickens with health issues. I don't think this situation is any more detrimental than countless others.

If we could test for stress hormones or something that would be one thing. But given that we don't we can't really definitively say either way.