Rooster terrorizing flock! Please help

This seems like such a common occurrance, I've seen this post dozens of times since surfing the forum.

My 2nd in command (Sylvester) is now in isolation. At 24 weeks he all of a sudden decided he wanted top position. He started crowing, usurped my #1 roo (who was always gentle and kind) then began terrorizing the ladies. Three nights ago, I had to remove him from the coop. He wouldn't let the other boys in (3, including my #1)and when a lady tried to go in, he immediately pinned her and mounted her and it wasn't nice. I put him in a big 8X10 coop all to himself, later when my DH went to check on him, the roo flew off the top roost at his head. DH was NOT happy.

The processor I use books two weeks out. So Sylvester has two weeks to change his attitude, if not, the appointment is kept.
 
I'd give mine away if I could. He isn't aggressive with people, cats or dogs just crows all the time and can't seem to get the point that 'no means no' when it comes to mating the older ladies. He's a gentleman with the girl he grew up with (he was NOT intentional - I never wanted a roo) but put my two original girls into the bathroom recuperating with wounds. I don't want him but can't find anyone to take him (even on freecycle). I'm a vegetarian so I'm not going to send him to freezer camp. My vet can put him to sleep but that seems extreme. What to do?
 
fortunately, if anyone refuse having their roo, i'll gladly accept them since i don't have such breed in here.
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and i want to ask again, what's solitary?
 
I had a problem with a young roo who kept chasing my little banty. I picked her up and held her in front of me and scolded the rooster, and then carrying her, my arms outstretched, I chased the rooster back and forth in their yard. He finally ran into the coop. He has not chased that little banty since!
The day before I had picked him up and carried him around and talked to him, telling him how to behave and that I was the alfa chicken not him and that I made the rules
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As stated, he's just doing his job. Chicken terrorism to me came in the form of persistently sneaking up behind the other roos and "Whap!" yank out some neck feathers and pretty much the same with the hens only during "the act", he hadda go.

Since you let them free range I'd actually prefer a roo that chased them to enhance their diligence to keep them on their toes for survival reasons. Continuous physical damage to others in the flock would be a no-no for me.

The people interaction aspect is a different story. The roos constantly work to maintain their position in the pecking order and that includes others that interact with the flock. I try and not damage his status with the girls at the same time not let him have his way with people.

Depends on the rooster really...used to have a bantam D'anver that would tenderize Godzilla if he saw fit but being a bantam his "attacks" would really be nothing more than a nuisance. If my current numero uno acted the same it would definitely be a "Bye-bye" issue.

A one time or very infrequent occurrence would be written off as more of my problem not interacting enough to establish tolerances. Others state you must always be Alpha and that's true to some extent. I don't tolerate mating within arms reach, I'll shove him off. But I'm not going to go running 30 yards to shove him.

Hopefully he'll test you every day, If not he's not feeling good or maybe needs a hug.
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Hi, you are thinking of Solitaire, it's a game...Solitary is to put some so one alone....Put in solitary that is.

Hope that's clear...You do a great job of your language skills.

To the OP, I sent you a pm in case you would like a mild rooster, I have a few options for you.

THanks and have a blessed day.
 

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