She said/He said Who's right? Who's wrong? No one!

[scflock]

Hahahahaha!!!! Today I pulled him out and laid him on the ground and let the dog come up to him and I had to scold her because she tried to bite him but hopefully that scared the crap out of him.

Ok, I'll be serious for a minute...
Physically hitting or scaring the bird will only make it worse. He will see it as a challenge and will always rise to meet the challenge. If he fears you, then he will start attacking you when your back is turned. The best thing to do is to keep steadily moving towards him. Back him down, but don't lash out or kick at him. Just move him off his territory. Don't react when he jumps at you and kicks, just keep moving towards him and back him down. Do that for a good 5-10 minutes continuously. It may not make him nice, but it will teach him not to challenge you

 

[RubyNala97]

I went with a group of very liberal people so it was quite interesting. One night after working in the eye clinic they were sitting around drinking whisky mixed with pepsi. About a dozen peeps. I came in and they had half a bottle of whisky, but no more pepsi. I poured a shot of whisky and drank it down without a grimace. They were all staring at me like I had two heads, so in a very high pitched voice I said "I think it's watered down". Not one laugh. Not one smile. Nothing. That's when I knew I was with the wrong crowd. I just can't hang with folks that have not seen or do not find the Three Amigos funny. Liberal is fine, un-amigo..... nope, can't do it.

That is a funny story!

Ok, I'll be serious for a minute... Physically hitting or scaring the bird will only make it worse. He will see it as a challenge and will always rise to meet the challenge. If he fears you, then he will start attacking you when your back is turned. The best thing to do is to keep steadily moving towards him. Back him down, but don't lash out or kick at him. Just move him off his territory. Don't react when he jumps at you and kicks, just keep moving towards him and back him down. Do that for a good 5-10 minutes continuously. It may not make him nice, but it will teach him not to challenge you

I hope I never have a rooster that is mean. It would definitely take some of the fun out of keeping chickens. So far my one rooster that I am keeping is a sweetheart. He always comes and jumps right in my lap when I let them free range. But he's still very young. Hasn't started mating yet. So, I hope he stays that way. But you guys have prepared me for what to do in that situation, should it arise.

 

[scflock]

That is a funny story!
I hope I never have a rooster that is mean. It would definitely take some of the fun out of keeping chickens. So far my one rooster that I am keeping is a sweetheart. He always comes and jumps right in my lap when I let them free range. But he's still very young. Hasn't started mating yet. So, I hope he stays that way. But you guys have prepared me for what to do in that situation, should it arise.

The BCM that I hatched that everyone agreed was a boy is the sweetest chick I have ever had. He runs to the brooder door every time he sees me, and walks out on my hand, up my arm, and onto my shoulder. The others are watching him, and starting to become very tame as well. I think having a smaller group is making it easier. Are you candling tonight?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

BYC that is strait up bad azz. I always wanted to travel around like that, but I've only really traveled for work. And the one 3 week trip to the Himalayas.

That's awesome! Great pic BTW.

wow That's got mine beat south and north of the boarder is it for me some how I knew I would not be able to travel now and did as much as I could when I was young. didn't hurt having Family all across the country though. and to the north and south . my brother had planned to sail round the world but my son with autisum changed that .he was rigging a 50fter. to make the trip when he died .I had hope to make a few legs with him. btw there are tears on the key board.

So sorry to hear that. I had a little sister that left way too early too.

Don can correct me if I'm wrong but.....

Step 1. Don't kick the crap out of the rooster

Step 2. Pick the rooster up and tuck him under your left arm with his wings immobile.

Step 3. Stroke under his chin and wattles for a while.

Step 4. Try to feed him ripe or over ripe banana during these sessions.

Step 5. Do this every day and he should chill out within a week.



I think that's about it.

I saw that post and I have one question for Don that I didn't ask at the time. I have a can be aggressive NN. He isn't aggressive with the hens or the other roo in the run/coop just with people. Everything I read has stated that you can teach a roo not to be aggressive with you, but every person that he comes into contact with would have to go through the same exercise. Does this method calm him down with people in general, or just the person being the "trainer".

There you go again... your poor brother...

IKR????? I had to because I know how much SC likes those three little letters!!

Can someone explain what the joke is with SC's brother?? Y'all mention him all the time but I can't figure out what the deal is

You don't want to know....lol


So I have my first big issue with my chickens. And it makes me sad. I heard a commotion in my 2nd coop this afternoon so I went to check it out. I found my beautiful ee roo in the coop beating the crap out of my very recessive spitzhauben roo. Had him pinned in the corner. I picked up my Spitz (Elvis) and his head was all bloody, his scalp all the way around his crest and up into his crest open and bloody. I took him and cleaned him up and put neosporin on it, I was afraid I was going to loose him to shock. He's in a the small dog kennel/cage I have, resting comfortably. Now I feel it's best to get rid of my ee roo before Elvis recovers and can go back to the coop. Gibbs- the mean EE is one of my roos I'm most proud of. He's so beautiful. He's the silver/blue one and has a three row bright red comb and is just -in my opinion-gorgeous. I was so looking foreward to breeding him with my ee girl (the other blue/silver) next spring. This roo isn't people aggressive and just hit the testosterone/mating stage a few weeks ago. Elvis is very recessive and almost always backs down. They are 19 weeks. The last year has been mostly good but I guess this is one of the harder aspects of decision making.

 

[silkiecuddles]

Oh so sorry to hear that, Amy!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

The BCM that I hatched that everyone agreed was a boy is the sweetest chick I have ever had. He runs to the brooder door every time he sees me, and walks out on my hand, up my arm, and onto my shoulder. The others are watching him, and starting to become very tame as well. I think having a smaller group is making it easier. Are you candling tonight?

That's sweet. I told my father if I continue to hatch next year that I was going to do small hatches. No more of the 20-40. My ee pullet and my little black hen are my love bugs. They get so jealous of each other if one jumps up on me...lol My ee will climb on my lap and wants to be petted like a cat and she'll fall asleep...lol My black one is my pain in the butt, won't stay in the run and wants to follow you around like a dog...lol

 

[scflock]

That's awesome! Great pic BTW.

I saw that post and I have one question for Don that I didn't ask at the time. I have a can be aggressive NN. He isn't aggressive with the hens or the other roo in the run/coop just with people. Everything I read has stated that you can teach a roo not to be aggressive with you, but every person that he comes into contact with would have to go through the same exercise. Does this method calm him down with people in general, or just the person being the "trainer".

IKR????? I had to because I know how much SC likes those three little letters!!

You don't want to know....lol

I have tried, but never been able, to keep 2 roosters in one pen. It's always a tough decision to go with looks or personality. It starts when they start mating, and only gets worse. If they are sharing close quarters, it's going to be hard to keep them from fighting. Especially once the alpha takes over. Others may have come up with ways to work around the issue, but I have had to keep one roo per group

 

[dan26552]

Oh so sorry to hear that, Amy!

x2

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Oh so sorry to hear that, Amy!

Thanks.... it's a good thing that I've grown a bit "tougher" in my old age. I'm hoping I can find someone that will take him for breeding as an only roo, or a seperated out roo.

 

[scflock]

Thanks.... it's a good thing that I've grown a bit "tougher" in my old age. I'm hoping I can find someone that will take him for breeding as an only roo, or a seperated out roo.

You keep hatching and raising chickens, and it will make you get tougher. There will always be too many roos, and at some point you may not even be able to give them away any more. Smaller batches would probably help with that