VERY aggressive RIR

[stina3246]

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There's a big difference between a darn good roo (which is something we appreciate having around as well) and a bad bird with a poor attitude. Wanting a roo is not weird or out of the ordinary. Lots of people keep them. But don't be so quick to think you'll be his company. It's cute now. When he comes at you with three inch spurs it won't be. I would very much suggest if you plan to keep this roo you nip his aggression in the bud right now. Not only can he hurt you, if he hurts others you will be legally responsible for that damage. It's not JUST small children that can be injured by roosters. Full grown men have come away from a rooster fight with puncture wounds that require medical treatment. And even after his training, keep a little common sense on your side and know that some roosters can never be trusted and will never be 100% reformed of their aggressive ways.

I had no IDEA it could be that bad. I have Large parrots and one bite from my Macaw could break bones or sever fingers so I figured a peck or kick from a rooster would be nothing. So how does one go about teaching him some manners? He's a beautiful bird, the feathers are coming in vivid brownish red. Also, he was sickly when I got him at a day old and had to nurse him a bit so maybe he's spoiled.

 

[missionarywife]

I have had 2 very aggressive roos. The one I had last year ended up attacking everyone. I got puncture wounds. Thank God he didn't get my 3 yr old or baby. Today, I butchered my rooster who loved to get into fights with my pretty rooster Elvis who eats out of everyone's hands. He bloodied him bad again, so before he could start attacking us and my little ones, well he is chilling in the freezer. I like roosters, just not mean ones.

 

[stina3246]

Luckily I have no children. I'll keep an eye on him though. I want a bird as nice as my last RIR rooster. He was awesome and I miss him very much which is why I wanted a rooster this time.
My Frizzle and Silkie are both super sweet though.

 

[Cluck-a-Doodle-Doo]

RIR roosters are definitely known for being aggressive. Always have been, always will be. My Grandfather started raising RIRs and NHRs in the 40's so I've heard plenty about them but...

We had one beautiful SQ RIR rooster that was named "Dumplin'" early on because he was very mean and we thought he might end up in a pot of chicken n' dumplins'. Well, he attacked the in-laws, 2 dogs, every chicken he could find and even a lawn mower. His 3 brothers (owned by a friend of ours) killed several white leghorns and and a barred rock that were about 2.5 months old.

One day we went to hang out in the yard with the chickens and our little bantam mutt "Baby Girl" got attacked by him. He ripped the back of her head loose from the right eye around to the left eye and from the top of her head down about an inch or so... an area a bit bigger than 2 quarter dollars.

We sewed her up that night and had fresh chicken salad the next day.

Silkies, Cochins, and Orpingtons are much better as a flock rooster/pet. They're a good bit easier to deal with.

Nice, well mannered RIR roosters do exist but most aren't. But you'll know how good or bad he is in the coming months, so there's no need to write him off just yet. Take care.