Roosters--aggressive or nice?

[RebeccaRN]

My 14 month old EE Roo recently became aggressive when the weather started warming up. I guess his hormones finally kicked in full force. It's unfortunate because he was such a good boy. He is a lone rooster and has 14 hens and is definitely cock of the walk. He was hand raised as a day old chick and had lots of interaction. Some comments above said that may be a contributing factor? Idk, but i know he became a totally difference chicken this spring, since becoming a "man." And when i voted "tornado with feathers and claws," i didn't exaggerate. He is hell. He rules the yard (they are 100% free range) and its impossible for my children and i to enjoy being outside. The moment you step outside he is in attack mode. He stalks you. He doesnt even wait for you to turn your back anymore, he just runs right up and waits for you to make the slightest movement. He attacks violently. If i didnt keep his spurs and claws short and dull, he would do serious damage. My husband and i have somewhat of a bluff in on him because weve learned to take a weapon with us if we need to go outside or want to be outside. (Rake, broom, waterhose, whatever is in sight really, lol) But my 3 and 4 year old, thats not whats on their minds when they're excited to go out and play on the trampoline or something. They are his favorite targets because they dont fight back. They're vulnerable to him and he knows it. My children can't be comfortable in their own yard. They're terrified to even play outside and i hate that for them. I won't have it. I love Rusty but he will be dinner soon!!

I'm having that same phenomenon with my 13mo old rooster. I'm holding out hoping he will come out of it

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

As a first time rooster owner, im wondering how long is breeding season? My Austrolorp roo has been great until about a month and a half ago. He has flogged me several times since then and I am really concerned and don't know what I should do.

Bantams are seasonal. March-September. Standards are year long given the right environment and no molts.

 

[Poultry mum]

As a first time rooster owner, im wondering how long is breeding season? My Austrolorp roo has been great until about a month and a half ago. He has flogged me several times since then and I am really concerned and don't know what I should do.

Like every man the way to his heart is through his stomach lots of treats and hell come back to being a gentleman

 

[PippinTheChicken]

It's nice to have a tame roo but you must accept that they have lots of responsibilities in the flock and don't have a lot time for hugs

 

[bcorps]

As a first time rooster owner, im wondering how long is breeding season? My Austrolorp roo has been great until about a month and a half ago. He has flogged me several times since then and I am really concerned and don't know what I should do.

My boy thinks breeding season is about every 4 minutes.

 

[RebeccaRN]

My boy thinks breeding season is about every 4 minutes.

I've quarantined him off from the girls for a few days maybe he will chill out. If not he will have to go and that makes me sad cuz he takes such good care of the girls.

 

[bcorps]

I've quarantined him off from the girls for a few days maybe he will chill out. If not he will have to go and that makes me sad cuz he takes such good care of the girls.

The chicken equivalent of "40 Days and 40 Nights"

 

[RebeccaRN]

The chicken equivalent of "40 Days and 40 Nights"

I just dont know what else to do

 

[RebeccaRN]

My rooster Big Poppa has a dinner invitation tonight. He has flogged and hurt me for the last time. RIP Big Poppa