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

[AmyLynn2374]

I know plenty of ugly pains in the butt

And I ain't shaving

 

[silkiecuddles]

 Unfortunately I think I would be too :/

I highly doubt it. Let's be thankful you weren't a chicken!

 

[sideWing]

I think Don also added that if he wouldn't eat the banana, to stick his beak in it.
I know that sounds like me being ridiculous, but I think he actually said that.
The sad thing is that he said it in a reply to Ross. What was that she said about short term memory?

He did say that. Stick his beak in it!

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".

Good question Amy. Me and my two younger boys take care of them so we take turns picking the roos up even before they have been aggressive at all.

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

I have been fine with multiple roos in the run so far. Even with the king roo breeding for the past 6 weeks. May change one day.

Good lord, I've got to start looking at pics on the big screen before I post them. Look at that hairy paw

Told you guys I was a Teddy bear

 

[WVduckchick]

Good lord, I've got to start looking at pics on the big screen before I post them. Look at that hairy paw

Told you guys I was a Teddy bear

Ted bear, more like it

We're too busy looking at the cute chick you narcissist!  

IKR?

I know plenty of ugly pains in the butt
And I ain't shaving

Good! Baby face wouldn't suit you.

 

[dan26552]

I highly doubt it. Let's be thankful you weren't a chicken!

In some respect I would have been.

Indeed

 

[scflock]

Ted bear, more like it

 

[WVduckchick]

another good one... I really need to see Ted2 now.

 

[RubyNala97]

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?

He's adorable! I totally agree that the smaller the hatch, the more friendly the chicks. My first hatch was only a half dozen eggs. 2 hatched. A pair and they are the sweetest chickens I have. I love that. That's the one nice thing about the mini. Smaller hatches make great pets, I think. Yes!..I plan on candling tonight. I wasn't going to mark air cells until lockdown. But If I still have detached air cells I am going to trace them, so that hopefully on day 12 they will be solid and I can monitor improvement. This is the first batch that I have left eggs completely unturned/un-tilted for a full 7 days. I'm maintaining a consistent 40% humidity~dry and temps have been totally stable at 100f. How about you? How many did you set again? I'm really curious to see how your hatch turns out with lower humidity.

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". [COLOR=FF0000]IKR????? [/COLOR][COLOR=FF0000] [/COLOR]I had to because I know how much SC likes those three little letters!! You don't want to know....lol

I must have multi-quoted the wrong post. I was going to reply to your dilemma with the 2 Roos. That's a tough situation. Is there anyway to keep both? Separate pens, until you could breed the pretty one for a season? I, personally wouldn't tolerate a bully with my chickens. I've heard it so many times and it makes sense: there are too many nice Roos out there that need homes, that it's not worth keeping a mean one. That stinks to be in your situation. I am planning on trying to keep two males, also. But we'll see how it turns out. I know you'll make the best decision.

 

[scflock]

He's adorable! I totally agree that the smaller the hatch, the more friendly the chicks. My first hatch was only a half dozen eggs. 2 hatched. A pair and they are the sweetest chickens I have. I love that. That's the one nice thing about the mini. Smaller hatches make great pets, I think. Yes!..I plan on candling tonight. I wasn't going to mark air cells until lockdown. But If I still have detached air cells I am going to trace them, so that hopefully on day 12 they will be solid and I can monitor improvement. This is the first batch that I have left eggs completely unturned/un-tilted for a full 7 days. I'm maintaining a consistent 40% humidity~dry and temps have been totally stable at 100f. How about you? How many did you set again? I'm really curious to see how your hatch turns out with lower humidity.

I set 24, and humidity is steady at 30% dry. I'm hoping this one goes better. I like having friendly chicks in the smaller batch, but I need as many feet on the ground as I get so I can pick out some better breeders

 

[rossfam06]

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

Okay I can see that. I always thought to make myself alpha so he would not attack me. Ruby....he us not even mating yet. He will ne 20 weeks tomorrow and the girls in there with him are not squatting yet but he is of mating age.

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.

We held him all the time as a baby and a youngin. So I am not sure where this aggression came from. But I did manage to catch him with out attacking me, hold with his wings tucked, stroke his wattles anD talk to him in a calm voice and hand feed him a grape. (No bananas at this moment). It took him a minute and he ate it all. And I even gave him kisses. Lol!! We shall see in a week. I wonder if my girls should do the same.