True, but when you come right down to it, he was only doing what he was programmed to do. Same as a young stallion facing off with the herd stallion.
She said/He said Who's right? Who's wrong? No one!
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I disagree. He lived well as long as he accepted being #2. They actually made a good team. But he messed it up.
As someone in another thread once told me.....dont waste your time on an aggressive rooster. So many of the good ones get eaten.....so...keep searching for that nice one.
And plus I have kids...youngest is 3 and he will chase them all over the yard and try and fight with me everytime I enter the run. So he has to go. I have 2 day old cockerels ready to take his place in the summer. Hopefully one of them is the keeper.
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You may well be right; I wasn't there to see it.
It was truly sad. Big Guy has never been a friendly rooster. I had one tussle with him and he learned to respect me. No issues since. But yesterday he brought tears to my eyes when he ran down the hill to me, from where he was hiding, and actually ate feed from a bowl I was holding in my hand. He knew he could trust me, and I had to do right by him. That's the way I look at it. Once we pinned Punkin up, and I saw that BG could be his normal self, we knew what we had to do. I was afraid that he would be permanently damaged, emotionally, but he took his position back with a passion! He's a joy to watch.
Cockatrice6420
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My broodies wandered around the property everyday, I didn't know they were doing anything until I followed them. They'd leave to eat, waste, drink, and dust bathe and go squawking back to the nest. On that note, I have high hopes for you.
Cockatrice6420
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As someone in another thread once told me.....dont waste your time on an aggressive rooster. So many of the good ones get eaten.....so...keep searching for that nice one.
I've had roos get along with my family but not me or other roos, a roo that loved me but attacked anyone else even the dog, now I've got a bunch that just do their job. They aren't close and cuddly with us but they are respected co-workers on the farm.
A good rooster is such a joy to have in a flock. I truly enjoy the antics of Jack. He is a bit food aggressive, so he bears watching, and I do know that issues could rise in the future. 2 of his sons are in the "winter flock". We'll see how that goes. If it becomes a problem, sons will be processed. Jack is great with chicks, good at tidbitting, and loves to show the best nesting places to the girls. He always comes around to talk to me when I'm outside. Comes over to say hi, then back to business as usual.
Ever had a bird pass up her favorite dust-bathing spot in the dirt in favor of creosote spilled outside the chimney from clean-outs? I looked out the other day & all of mine were happily throwing it all over themselves & one another. I know a guy who collects it, mixes it with water, & pours it around his foundation to keep bugs out, so maybe it has medicinal properties.
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I'm so appreciative that you guys share your experiences! I remember thinking that roosters can't do all that people say they do, but BG proved to me that they can! And do! Simply amazing. So now its easier for me to picture things like your Jack stories, and understand perfectly. I hope Jacks boys learn well from their daddy.
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