So my DH thinks

[luvchicks8]

Well my rooster can be a bit honory he will charge at you if he thinks your going to pick up a hen or he also attacks the younget 12 week old chicks to the point I think he will kill them. Anyway my hubby who never wanted chickens really likes Charlie and thinks as he puts it, he can break him of these behaviors. This rooster has not made contact but has charged my son (8) very aggressively. Can you break a rooster????

 

[sandy sea]

Good Luck!!!!!

 

[greathorse]

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I am not sure what you can do about the rooster picking on the little guys. I have more trouble with the hens. I do believe that most human aggresive roosters are either made or allowed to be aggressive by over handling and them being far too comfortable with humans.

They dont need to be terrifed of you but they sure should give you space. Watch the young rooster work a distance from the big fella. That is the kind of space this rooster should give you. If a rooster gets within about thirty inches of me I force him to move away. I chase, tap with a foot or stick or whatever it takes.

Jr. roosters are not terrified of the main roo but they do cut a wide birth. Your main rooster should do the same with you every time all the time.

Out of dozens of roosters many have taken one small shot at me and have quickly decided against it. Only one time did I have one that needed rehomng to the land beyond. I did not raise him and he was handled a lot from the person that gave him to me.

 

[farmin'chick]

I use the theory that I am the pinnacle of the pecking order -- if a rooster approaches me and looks like he's thinking about being aggressive, I take my index finger and tap him sharply between the wings. Usually, they squawk and flutter off. After that, I only have to show them my finger, bent to peck them, and they run away.

I raised 100 roos this year -- had some practice.

 

[The Molly]

I know of someone who had a rooster that was a bit aggressive; she (and she had her child do the same when in the yard) and that was to face the roo directly put her arms out to the sides and lift one of her legs (karate Kid -crane). Supposedly this was roo for I'm the boss. And if he charged she could use her feet to push him away; It worked for her. Maybe you can get a pic of DH trying this tech.


My grandmother had a roo that charged anyone who came into the yard, except grandpa. I'm was little then not sure if they had a technique for curtailing the behavior. The roo continued to get more confident and and attacked my cousin> My cousin was fine except for the scratches on his back and a ruined t-shirt. The roo ended up helping us make noodle soup.

Hope this helps

 

[kathyinmo]

I think you may find this thread informative:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=52537

And, here is Rooster-Reds page on managing roosters:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2588-Roo_behavior

 

[luvchicks8]

Thanks for the info I went out this morning and he came about 2 inches from me with his neck feathers all puffed up lunging at me so I took the hose to hime, it was all I had I was filling the waterers. He has yet to make contact but now he goes after comapany that comes, If he hears a car he runs to the front yard and stands by the door. This is all new behavior since he started mating he is a beautiful rooster and getting quite large so I stand my ground against 'him but I have 2 little boys that can't and he has gone after my oldest (80 but my 4 year old has development issues and will have a hard against him. Why is this rooster doing this a month ago we were feeding him out of our hands now even the hens are afraid of him.

 

[Camelot Farms]

At our barn, roos that dont behave end up in the crockpot.

And its a one shot deal...attack the hand that feeds you and you end up as feed for the hand that fed you.

I think that the fact that he is attacking company is a bit more than I would tolerate. I would hate to have to pay the doctor bill for a flog-attack. Yikes.

Good luck though. Maybe you can settle him down.

 

[19hhbelgian]

I really hate to say it, but it sounds like he may need a new "home" - whether you do it, or give him to somebody who can. If he's attacking your kids, that's not cool

Just remember, it's hard to find an ugly rooster, you can always get another boy

 

[Lollipop]

Cure for a mean rooster;

Read about this recently and the poster says it works. This is advice from a 72 YO farmer who seems to know what he`s talking about. If it doesn`t work for you just say so. I hate to pass along bad advice. Prior to this info, I figured the only cure was an ax. Maybe there is hope after all….

Hold the offending rooster by the legs and dip his head in a bucket of water. When you see a few bubbles, put him on the ground and let him alone. His attitude should now be a lot different. Sometimes they need a second lesson, but not often.

Just got word from another lady that tried it and it works for her. Her son calls it "Waterboarding", LOL. Good luck with yours. Let us know if it works.......Pop