ForTheLoveOfSilkies
Free Ranging
Thanks for telling me your experience. Ever since that first incident Rooster has been chasing Biscuit away and so he hasn't had a 2nd chance at pecking me Good but also means Biscuit won't get the chance to be the same friendly boy as he use to be, following me around and having pats. Rooster is not affectionate, as in won't allow pats or handling but will eat from my hand and never attacked a human, just runs away, so I'm happy with that. My other rooster named Cookie is friendly enough, never attacked or attempted pecking a human, but not affectionate. They aren't dogs or cats so I don't expect them to sit on my lap for pats. They are chickens, but nice soft fluffy ones I do enjoy having them on my lap for a pat and some of my hens enjoy it too.I never answered since I haven't found a good way to deal with aggression. At best mine kind of grow out of it. At worst they continue their aggressive behavior even after I've tried to work with them displaying dominance when they challenge me or get too close. I've had a few that learned to keep their distance after I held them down or chased them away when they would challenge me. I've tried the picking them up and carrying them around method too but if anything it seemed to embolden them rather than deterring them.
I've heard growing up in a flock with adults that teach them manors can be a big help. Mine all grow up without adults so maybe that is one of the reasons I get so many bratty boys. Hopefully your Rooster will be a good teacher for little Biscuit (sounds like he is so far)!