Rooster Trouble Question

[CharlesnBlue]

I'd either adopt an older boy you can observe for behavioral issues and then quarantine, or raise a group of cockerels within your existing flock and select from them based on behavior. The latter option only works if you can vote off cockerels easily in a way that works for your keeping style.

I expect to be able to pick up a rooster, walk around him fully, and for him to move away peaceably if I need to go through his space or into it. He shouldn't be pecking my boots, raising his hackles, or grabbing my hands. He definitely should not stalk me in preparation for an attack (this includes keeping his head to the ground while fake-pecking sticks and grass, while walking a circle around you and looking for an opening to attack. You'll be able to tell he isn't eating or foraging, just picking things up and dropping them while constantly circling you). He should not always try to be behind you, either, as that is another sign of an impending sneak attack.

He definitely should not stalk me in preparation for an attack (this includes keeping his head to the ground while fake-pecking sticks and grass, while walking a circle around you and looking for an opening to attack. You'll be able to tell he isn't eating or foraging, just picking things up and dropping them while constantly circling you). He should not always try to be behind you, either, as that is another sign of an impending sneak attack.

 

[CharlesnBlue]

He definitely should not stalk me in preparation for an attack (this includes keeping his head to the ground while fake-pecking sticks and grass, while walking a circle around you and looking for an opening to attack. You'll be able to tell he isn't eating or foraging, just picking things up and dropping them while constantly circling you). He should not always try to be behind you, either, as that is another sign of an impending sneak attack.

I had a rooster that kept doing that and it could have cost me an eye
if you cant get his antics to stop you need to shoot him