Vacation disaster

[farmtotable]

One thing I've tried with my super aggressive Roo that seems to work is flapping the sides of my flannel shirt at him. I noticed that before he attacks me, he always flaps his wings, so I started flapping my "wings" at him first. It actually helped, although I feel kinda silly doing it. The other important thing is to never let him know that you're afraid of him - don't back up, don't look away, etc. I have two roosters, and the "alpha" rooster has adopted me as one of his hens, so whenever the younger rooster charges me, the alpha rooster knocks him out of the air. I feel very loved.

 

[Cknldy]

My RIR roo got really aggressive. The kids won't collect eggs anymore because all have been attacked. We tried making the older two kids go after the roo and once caught, hold him upside down for a minute then set him down. It did work for that moment but they would have to do that every time they got in the coop. Mr. Peck (great name huh?) Still challenges kids for even walking near the coop and fear has won. He tried going after me but I keep a short handled hoe with me. The shape of the hoe allows me to push him back/away without actually hurting him. Downside- he respects the hoe but not me. 3 weeks ago he tried again but only succeeded in getting flipped into the sawdust bin under the roost! He hadn't challenged me again until a week ago when I tested my theory of "me or the hoe?" Flew at my legs once, my foot flew and he backed down to sulk under the roost. The hoe is still my companion although Mr. Peck's spurs are baby bumps growing. You have to be dominant, unafraid at least on the outside, and watchful. Pick up his ladies with him around to show you are boss but be ready to defend yourself!

 

[WillowChick]

Thanks so much guys! Yes, I've been practising being boss. Stomping my feet, smacking my hands on my legs and glaring. Also picking them up... a LOT!

Thanks so much for the advice!!!

 

[seminolewind]

One thing I've tried with my super aggressive Roo that seems to work is flapping the sides of my flannel shirt at him. I noticed that before he attacks me, he always flaps his wings, so I started flapping my "wings" at him first. It actually helped, although I feel kinda silly doing it. The other important thing is to never let him know that you're afraid of him - don't back up, don't look away, etc. I have two roosters, and the "alpha" rooster has adopted me as one of his hens, so whenever the younger rooster charges me, the alpha rooster knocks him out of the air. I feel very loved.

That's a good idea!!! Flapping my wings! Just like you I love my roos!