Rooster wranglin'

[lockedhearts]

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Maybe being Bald Butted will get the message across

Uno's daddy "Britches" was getting to a spur first ask questions later kind of habit and being a bantam was really quick. I pretty much would grab him up when he did this and really love on him, he hated it but also stopped being aggressive.

 

[ella]

Mornings are the worst for rooster aggression!

My dad has used a fishing net (a tennis racket would work too). He doesn't pick them up he just herds them with it. He did once pin him to the ground with it-- firmly but gently. Leif hasn't bothered him since.

When I pick them up I hold them until they start to enjoy it, the point is not that they are afraid of me but it kind of flips a switch in their brains that tells them they can't fight me I'm too big and powerful.

So wait until he's totally relaxed in your arms. Start stroking his feet, wattles and comb that helps assert your control and keeps him from seeing you as a threat.

 

[kinnip]

I like to stroke his wattles, it makes his mouth open and close. Then I can make him say whatever I want.

It's sick, I know. I spend all day alone with crazy animals, it had to rub off on me sooner or later.
ebonykawai, he does court me sometimes, but lately he's become overtly aggressive. He tried to bite me a couple of times, but I'm faster.

 

[gritsar]

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I do too and I find I like my animals a whole lot better than the group of bozos I used to work with.

It helps that we live on this isolated farm. I never have to worry about anyone seeing me scratching and pecking with my chooks...in my PJs no less!

 

[Chicabee19]

Here is a really good article on rooster domination:

http://shilala.homestead.com/roosters.html

 

[lockedhearts]

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As I left Uno and Larry at the Fair I kissed their heads, yes I got some looks from fair goers coming down the Chicken Aisle.
As for stroking Wattles, why do you think Larrys are so darned big!!!!!!!

 

[stacym]

My daughter can catch any chicken! She was constantly carrying my Mom's RIR roo around about 10 times a day. The Roo always runs when he sees you and so far has not been aggressive. Of course he has about 50 hens he can service, so he's pretty busy. He's such a beautiful bird that he will get to stay until he decides to be aggressive. And we always stress to everyone who is around him to NEVER trust him.
Rule is on the farm is that you watch the livestock's body language. They will usually tell you in advance what they plan on doing. Flattened ears, hard stares, wringing tails, stamping feet are some of the signs we watch out for. If the animal is normally very friendly and exhibits some of these signs you better watch out. (Just my two cents worth)

 

[lockedhearts]

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50 Chickens to 1 Roo????? I am surprised he can still run after that


I would think he would be napping......

 

[QuailHollow]

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[gritsar]

Okay kinnip, I've created my rooster reform page. Take a look, see what you think.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=4810