the roo who woulnt be

[jessejames]

so i got a pair of bantam brown leghorns about 8 days ago and they are great. they are a cute little couple and i am enoying their addition to my flock. what i am wondering is that the little roo "buck owens" has taken to following me around with the dogs everywhere i go he would come right upstairs into my loft if i didnt close the shop door. i have not given him an extraordinary amount of treats at all but he has figured out that they come from me. he is very friendly i just worry that i am encouraging bad behavior by letting him continue. i have stoppe giving him any treats whatsoever except when i give something special to the whole flock like water melon or the mornings scratch. would love to hear what yall i think i should do? i will add that he is a full time free ranger except when in the coop at night of course. i guess ihave another question too. what is the the theory behind keeping the roo in it own house? is it just for breeding purposes?
thanks for your time
ciao

 

[gocrow77]

Sounds like he is pretty devoted already. My Light Brahma roo follows me around pretty much the whole time I am outside. The first time the big guy ( and I mean BIG ) came rushing towards me as I opened the door to step outside I have to admit it was a little intimidating. But, he was just looking for a handout! I got used to it and now I really enjoy him hanging around - he's my favorite of my whole flock, and everyone else's too. He's never shown an aggressive tendancy towards people or kids, but he is very friendly once he "knows" you - this includes any house guests that may take an inclination to feeding him, lol. Some guys are just more easy going and friendly than others - I don't think it will do any harm. Best Wishes!

 

[jessejames]

buck owens and little miss

 

[chiknwhisperer]

He is great looking. I don't think it would cause any harm in giving him his trats again. He just loves being around you even if it is just for the handouts lol. I love when my he follows me all over the yard. She is even teaching the other ones to do it now.