Roosters (wasn't sure where to post this)

[MissMonty]

The roosters we had in the past got super mean and nasty, we are going to try again but I'm going to try and handle them daily like I do my hens. Once I noticed he was a roo I kinda backed off and let him do his thing. I have small kids which I did keep away from him but he would seek them out even if they weren't anywhere near him or the hens and he attacked my husband so that was the end of our rooster.

I find handling animals regularly also helps if you need to examine them. Yes you can always force a roo but its way more stressful on the bird if you have never handled them before. I say keep working with him on occasion and that should make it easier if you need to do something with him in the future.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

My handling for roosters (and I have had plenty) goes something like this:

You're right. They have a job to do. They shouldn't be preoccupied with watching you. They aren't lap chickens. I've had my 'pet' roosters, but I've never babied them. Sure, I pick them up from time to time, but they don't sit in my lap for pets.

They need to respect your space. Them shuffling up to you, and trying to tidbit you is not some 'cute' thing. That's them challenging you. That's how roosters challenge each other. Don't let him do that. If he advances, come towards him. Don't back away, that's you submitting. He needs to know you are in charge, and to do that, walk like you own the place. (Because you do ) Make him move out of your way. He needs to respect your space.

If he tries to peck you, 'peck' (with two of your forefingers in your thumb in a 'beak' shape) him back. Don't put up with it.

If your rooster is injured or sick, pick him off the roost off at night. If he's really sick or injured, you probably won't have much trouble.

 

[NinaJoy]

My handling for roosters (and I have had plenty) goes something like this:

You're right. They have a job to do. They shouldn't be preoccupied with watching you. They aren't lap chickens. I've had my 'pet' roosters, but I've never babied them. Sure, I pick them up from time to time, but they don't sit in my lap for pets.

They need to respect your space. Them shuffling up to you, and trying to tidbit you is not some 'cute' thing. That's them challenging you. That's how roosters challenge each other. Don't let him do that. If he advances, come towards him. Don't back away, that's you submitting. He needs to know you are in charge, and to do that, walk like you own the place. (Because you do ) Make him move out of your way. He needs to respect your space.

If he tries to peck you, 'peck' (with two of your forefingers in your thumb in a 'beak' shape) him back. Don't put up with it.

If your rooster is injured or sick, pick him off the roost off at night. If he's really sick or injured, you probably won't have much trouble.

I feel this.
So this all came up recently because I felt he was advancing towards me recently. Having been attacked by a prior Rooster it made me start questioning if I should be handling him.
I'm glad I unknowingly reacted appropriately and didn't back down. And now I've picked him up and though he didn't like it at all, I held him until he fully calmed down.
I don't feel like I want to be his friend, I just want there to be respect there. Like we can be cool

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

I feel this.
So this all came up recently because I felt he was advancing towards me recently. Having been attacked by a prior Rooster it made me start questioning if I should be handling him.
I'm glad I unknowingly reacted appropriately and didn't back down. And now I've picked him up and though he didn't like it at all, I held him until he fully calmed down.
I don't feel like I want to be his friend, I just want there to be respect there. Like we can be cool

Good job
Exactly. Having it be 'cool' between you and him is exactly what you want