VERRY aggressive rooster

[cresent moon poultry]

My top dog rooster is biteing the necks of my hens. what do l do? he is also being verry protective of the flock tho.

 

[Rosypetals]

What is the age? How often is this happening? Could it be attempting to mate, or is it just pure aggressiveness, roosters will act that way to tell them that he is boss. I’m not an expert, so I would compare with some other reply’s too

 

[Folly's place]

More information will help here!
How old are the birds?
Is he injuring anyone, or just holding on?
Is he threatening or attacking any humans?
Then what are they all eating, and how much space do they have?
Mary

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Males bite and latch onto necks of females at the beginning of the mating process. Generally from behind to catch the hen off guard. If he is grabbing from the side or front, my guess he is young and inexperienced. Also sounds like you have more than one male. Roosters compete for "tagging" the ladies. Making him more aggressive and eager to complete the mating process before the other males get too close to foil his plans. That causes "Rooster ware" on the hens- too many roo's or inexperienced cockerels.

 

[EggWalrus]

Sounds like typical "Rooster Wear" to me too.

 

[cresent moon poultry]

he is almost 6 months old and he is biteing the neck. if my dogs get hiped up and chase one he will attack them

 

[peeper89]

he is almost 6 months old and he is biteing the neck. if my dogs get hiped up and chase one he will attack them

he young cocker bite neck to hold chicken for mateing
he tryin to protect other chicken from dog
dog need to be put away from chicken if he get hiped up hipe up dog no good for chicken

 

[Mrs. K]

I agree we need more information. When you say “my top dog rooster” does this mean you have more than one rooster? Age of the hens and roosters, and size of your coop/run can help us give better advice.

However, always solve for the peace of the flock. Try pulling him from the flock for two days, do you like how the flock is without him, then cull him from your flock. Some birds do not fit with your plans and comfort level. Don’t keep them. Your chickens and their behavior should make you happy.

Some can be given away, some can be eaten, some can be planted under a rose bush.

Mrs.K