Trauma Drama

[LocoPollo]

I am really bummed. In my flock I have two beautiful bbs orp roosters that are blue and gorgeous. One of them is also exceptionally sweet and docil. They are just now maturing and 'coming of age,' and I am really saddened on what that has meant. One of the roosters, the bigger, not as friendly one, has attacked the other mercilessly. It looks like it broke it's neck. the docile rooster had his head hanging straight down, swinging and twisting back and forth for three days. The first day I saw it, I was mortified, and thought he would get better. The second day it was worse - he had the feathers of his back ripped out and his skin was grotesquely bruised and dried. I thought he was a goner for sure. I separated him and nursed him a couple of days, and now he is eating and starting to hold his head up again. Thank goodness! The other rooster also killed four baby turkeys that I had put in the pen. I take responsibility for that, however as I think they were too young to be introduced to the group.

At any rate, I don't know what to do now. When the docile rooster heals up all the way, what do I do? Do I need to rehome/dispatch the aggressive roo?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[horsejody]

You will need to separate them or rehome the roo. If you have a nice roo there is no point in keeping the mean one.

 

[NancyDz]

I would certainly get rid of a roo that is killing or attempting to kill my other birds. Not one I'd like to have around. Is he agressive towards you? How does he treat the hens? Do not put your other roo back in with him or you may end up with having one....

There are good things about having an aggressive roo but this to me is more than I'd want.



Nancy

 

[okieroy]

Big roo mcnuggets taste pretty good.

 

[chicken+quail=luv]

Dinner.

 

[LocoPollo]

Thanks, guys!

I think I am going to name the aggressive roo "Stew". C.P. Stew. Yes that has a nice ring to it! ( C.P.= crockpot!)