what should I do with my stupid rooster?

[slkyldy4evr]

eat him

Okay I've come across your comments multiple times when people say something about a rooster. And I do not know if you're joking or what but every time you say something along the lines of kill or eat them, and I think you should realize that unlike you, some people have empathy for their chickens because they are pets to a lot of people, and I would just say this if it were just one time but it's not, please offer helpful information other than killing an innocent animal because of its natural instinct, so please stop.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Okay I've come across your comments multiple times when people say something about a rooster. And I do not know if you're joking or what but every time you say something along the lines of kill or eat them, and I think you should realize that unlike you, some people have empathy for their chickens because they are pets to a lot of people, and I would just say this if it were just one time but it's not, please offer helpful information other than killing an innocent animal because of its natural instinct, so please stop.

I have empathy, you have no idea.

Buh bye

Gary

 

[slkyldy4evr]

I have empathy, you have no idea.

Buh bye

Gary

Saying "eat him" instead of "maybe you could try this or try that" is not very empathetic, and honestly I feel bad for your chickens because I doubt that you give them proper care.

 

[bobbi-j]

That really could be what he is doing! I don't think he has quite figured the real thing out yet so he seems very frustrated. I guess hes trying everything out to see what works.

I think it's more a matter of him thinking he's dominant over you, not to "breed" or because he "loves" you. Chickens aren't like feathery people. It's just mating instinct for them, nothing romantic. Also, I think if Bee's methods don't work on your bird, I'd be in the "eat him" camp.

 

[bobbi-j]

Saying "eat him" instead of "maybe you could try this or try that" is not very empathetic, and honestly I feel bad for your chickens because I doubt that you give them proper care.

Suggesting that a person eat an aggressive rooster does not in any way reflect upon a how a person cares for their chickens. We specifically want extra roosters so we can eat them. Until that time, they lead a very happy life. Please don't jump to judgement or make accusations just because you don't like someone's advice.

 

[slkyldy4evr]

Suggesting that a person eat an aggressive rooster does not in any way reflect upon a how a person cares for their chickens. We specifically want extra roosters so we can eat them. Until that time, they lead a very happy life. Please don't jump to judgement or make accusations just because you don't like someone's advice. 

I was also saying that they gave no actually helpful advice, I'm fine with what you said because you actually said "try this first" but he just went with "kill it"

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Suggesting that a person eat an aggressive rooster does not in any way reflect upon a how a person cares for their chickens. We specifically want extra roosters so we can eat them. Until that time, they lead a very happy life. Please don't jump to judgement or make accusations just because you don't like someone's advice.

Thanks

Gary

 

[slkyldy4evr]

Thanks 

Gary

Im not saying that you don't care for them right but that you seem to have only one opinion which is "eat them" when they deserve a chance.

 

[ejcrist]

In the past I have had terrible luck with roosters. I got sexed chicks so I would not have to deal with them. But of course one turned out to be a rooster. He is actually one of the nicest roosters I have had but that is not saying much. He is terrible at mating, he grabs them by the neck feathers out of the blue. The hen freaks out because she thinks he is trying to attack her. I have never seen him be successful, he just manages to stress out the hen. He also has pecked me a few times very aggressively. The only thing holding me back from getting rid of him is that I would really love to be able to have fertile eggs. The hens have just started laying eggs so he is young. In time will he get better at mating? Is it worth it to even keep him?

Bobbie-j has some great advice. I'm no rooster expert by no means but I have quite a few at the moment, some are quality birds for breeding and others are cockerels we hatched - we'll keep the best cockerels and the rest will eventually end up in the pot. Anyway I haven't had any problems with my roosters (knock-knock) up to this point, and I attribute it mostly to being confident around them. I've had a lot of experience with all sorts of animals over the years, both wild and domestic, and one thing they can all pick out in a hurry is any lack of confidence on your part, and they'll take advantage of it in a minute. They all have their pecking orders in one form or another whether they be herding animals or predators. I believe if you show any kind of weakness at all that a cock will attempt to dominate you in a heartbeat. Like Bobbie-j said, walk right through them and don't walk around whatever you do. If he pecks, peck back by pinning him to the ground or a good tap with a stick, but whatever you do make sure you're up and in his face whenever he approaches you if he's even the least bit aggressive. You don't have to be mean or cruel or anything but make sure you stand your ground and don't let him be the boss. Every animal I've ever encountered respects confidence and will take advantage of timidness or weaknesses big time - it's the way nature works.