Ruined, beyond hope cockerel? *Graphic Photos*

[EggWalrus]

They could run together. They will have to establish who's the boss though. They may fight a few times over the first few days together, but they will sort it out between themselves. Once they do, they will get along. And it just may take the focus off people. Give it a try while your out there, and only let them go at it for no more than a couple of minutes at a time, then seperate them. Sometimes it only takes 1 or 2 scuffles till one settles for shotgun and let's the other drive.

 

[Mimi13]

They could run together. They will have to establish who's the boss though. They may fight a few times over the first few days together, but they will sort it out between themselves. Once they do, they will get along. And it just may take the focus off people. Give it a try while your out there, and only let them go at it for no more than a couple of minutes at a time, then seperate them. Sometimes it only takes 1 or 2 scuffles till one settles for shotgun and let's the other drive.

Okay, now the dumb newbie question. I can stop them fighting using whatever is at hand, BUT what is the best way to stop two cockerels fighting? I would like to be prepared to stop them using whatever way is best for them...and the flock as well.

Thank you.

 

[EggWalrus]

Okay, now the dumb newbie question. I can stop them fighting using whatever is at hand, BUT what is the best way to stop two cockerels fighting? I would like to be prepared to stop them using whatever way is best for them...and the flock as well.

Thank you.

A water hose with a good strong sprayer will usually get there attention. With teen roos, I usually just pick up one and put it in a cage, they don't pay any attention to you when they are battling.
But the water hose works good on older bigger ones.

 

[Mimi13]

A water hose with a good strong sprayer will usually get there attention. With teen roos, I usually just pick up one and put it in a cage, they don't pay any attention to you when they are battling.
But the water hose works good on older bigger ones.

I can handle that. Thanks.

 

[EggWalrus]

I can handle that. Thanks.

Not a problem, glad to help.
Good luck!

 

[WVduckchick]

You know, it is posts like yours that make me still have the slightest of hope for my Welsummer. After butchering my last two “extras” this past week, I am finally down to the two males that I purposely ordered, the Welsummer and the SLW. The Welsummer has gotten better in the past couple of weeks after he got several warps from rakes and sticks. I still question him at times though.

I wonder, if I was to turn the SLW cockerel back out with the flock and Welsummer, would the Welsummer’s focus be taken away from people with another cockerel running with the flock? Right now, the Welsummer doesn’t even go anywhere around the SLW’s run; however, several of the pullets hang out by the run a good bit. I’m actually thinking he would go bat $#!+ crazy since he’s had the girls all to himself for quite sometime now, even though the SLW’s run is right in the middle of the chicken yard.

My original thought was to keep both penned separately until they were about a year old and then turn them out, both together, with the girls. But then I second guessed myself and thought that probably would go over like a lead balloon. I’m sure they would fight till the death.

What are your thoughts? Would both ever be able to run together after being apart for a good while?

I agree with @EggWalrus , give it a try. Now that you are down to the two of them, they know they are the only dogs in the fight, they may just work it out and work well together! We can hope, right?

That's why I say all roosters are different, and your own flock can change anything that is usually the "norm". Like most people say production red hens don't go broody, but in reality, it happens quite a bit. Its just not the norm. Orpintons are a friendly breed, but ask someone who's been attacked by a big ole orpington rooster... They may disagree!

Shifting things around can make things better, but can also make other things worse. So you may have to try a few different things to find the right solution.

 

[Mimi13]

I agree with @EggWalrus , give it a try. Now that you are down to the two of them, they know they are the only dogs in the fight, they may just work it out and work well together! We can hope, right?

That's why I say all roosters are different, and your own flock can change anything that is usually the "norm". Like most people say production red hens don't go broody, but in reality, it happens quite a bit. Its just not the norm. Orpintons are a friendly breed, but ask someone who's been attacked by a big ole orpington rooster... They may disagree!

Shifting things around can make things better, but can also make other things worse. So you may have to try a few different things to find the right solution.

Thank you very much.

 

[Mimi13]

Batten down your chicken hatches, @EggWalrus. I hope you and yours stay safe.

 

[WVduckchick]

Batten down your chicken hatches, @EggWalrus. I hope you and yours stay safe.

Oh goodness! x2!!

 

[PouleChick]

Great thread - I'm loving reading as much info as I can as my roosters get older (the oldest 2 are 23 weeks) and hoping they stay the good roos that they are now. they have never been handled and are respectful of me so hoping it stays that way!

Batten down your chicken hatches, @EggWalrus. I hope you and yours stay safe.

Ohhh why have you guys got big storms coming over there?