Rooster trying to kill us

[JacinLarkwell]

What about finding a nice one lol

I'd imagine people with nice ones will say so. I always bragged about my boys I sold because they passed their hormone stage with no issues and many also did well with chaos and small children wandering around.

 

[WI chickens]

If you're throwing hot coffee on your rooster, you should get rid of him for his good, not yours. I'm glad you don't work for my vet.

 

[Isadora]

If you're throwing hot coffee on your rooster, you should get rid of him for his good, not yours. I'm glad you don't work for my vet.

Survival instincts and reflexes. I would do just about anything to keep an attacking bird away from my face.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Survival instincts and reflexes. I would do just about anything to keep an attacking bird away from my face.

Absolutely same

 

[WI chickens]

I get it, I've had aggressive roosters before. I've still never had to throw hot coffee on one. It seems more humane to butcher him.

 

[3KillerBs]

If you're throwing hot coffee on your rooster, you should get rid of him for his good, not yours. I'm glad you don't work for my vet.

Anyone being attacked by a dangerous animal who is at risk of losing an eye has every right to defend himself by any means necessary.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I get it, I've had aggressive roosters before. I've still never had to throw hot coffee on one. It seems more humane to butcher him.

They didn't waltz up to the bird and dump it. It sounds more like in their panic they accidentally jerked their arm and the coffee flew out of the cup

 

[gimmie birdies]

I have the opposite of some people. I have raised chickens for over 40 years, I don't get attacked. I raise chickens, and roosters to be held. Some don't want to be held I am fine with that also, but if they come near me I hold them. Soon they only come to be held or avoid me. I always keep an eye on them. I walk with purpose, or through them.

I never push with a stick, broom or a shoe. I never show fear or run away. These are things a rooster enjoys and thinks he is winning if you do them.

If you can put him away at night in a sleepy box. (air holes of course.) This also tells you rooster I control you and I put you away, or let you out. I also hold him and talk to him before putting him away and hold him in the morning before letting him out. Then he thinks I am the boss. If he always runs away and you cannot catch him he also thinks he is winning.

Most of my roosters will be like a hen around me and squat so I can pick them up. I have even taken on someone else's problem rooster and have not had a problem myself.

 

[WI chickens]

I guess I'm in the minority when it comes to the definition of dangerous animal, the actual chance of losing an eye to your rooster, and the acceptable responses to their aggression. My experience is much like @gimmie birds. The more you try to "fight" a rooster, the more they will fight back. Hitting them or kicking them makes them hate you.

 

[tripletfeb]

I guess I'm in the minority when it comes to the definition of dangerous animal, the actual chance of losing an eye to your rooster, and the acceptable responses to their aggression. My experience is much like @gimmie birds. The more you try to "fight" a rooster, the more they will fight back. Hitting them or kicking them makes them hate you.

Any animal that attacks, no matter the size, needs to be taken care of. OP, I would cull this cockerel before he slices anyone open. It can and does happen. He will make a good meal for you and your husband