Taming Foghorn

[aesch]

I'm fairly new at raising chickens. My mother was reared on a farm and 100 or so chickens wasn't unusual so I heard many hand-me-down stories from family. Unfortunately they were pretty much gone by the time I came along. Yet the urge to hear the little peck of hen's beaks got the best of me and now I have six Buff Orphingtons and a rooster of questionable origin. He's slowly learned how to impress the ladies but he likes to peck me. Is this a show of dominance? I used to pick him up all the time but read that wasn't a good idea so I stopped. Should I start doing that again?

 

[boskelli1571]

Hello and welcome! Ok - rooster 'boot camp' - do not let him peck at you, when he gets older this behavior may escalate into warfare between you both.
I wouls start picking him up again, carry him around the yard in front of the ladies to show who is boss.
There is a very nice article in the Learning Center here on 'taming roos' - a worthwhile read, good luck,

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC, we hare so glad you joined.
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[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!


All the best

Pork Pie