What would you do about males?

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I am wishing you the very best in working things out!

thank you!

I won't even lie, you'll probably end up having to rehome both. Not trying to be a debbie downer but just going by personality descriptions and the fact one way or another they'll be penned you are likely going to end up with two pains in the butt.

dang it! I like honesty, so don't worry about it!

My Golden Laced Wyandotte rooster was one of the best roosters I've ever had. He ruled my flock for over 7 years. So my choice of your two roosters would be the Wyandotte. I've had good Orpingtons too but since yours is already a problem he's not likely to get any better. Since you won't butcher him and don't want to rehome him your only option is to build him his own coop and keep him separate. He may have an attitude adjustment if he has to live by himself and you are his only company.

Maybe.... Do you think a small pre Fab coop would be OK? At the moment, with building a big coop.. it's all I can afford!

I have a BO That I may not keep either, just got a bunch of new birds and special ordered 2 rooster chicks Below is a spitzenhauben rooster from Meyers...View attachment 1795576
I have 2 girl spitzenhaubens. (I have other hens, but just 2 in Spitz) This Spitz if very friendly- course he is 2 days old...
below is a blue splash Maran, (I have some BCM and am going for the blue ones.)
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I may keep both, or just decide where I want to go when I get there, but I plan on having a fun ride until then.

pretty!

 

[aart]

his owners were so nice, and I promised him a good home

How long have you had this bird?
Was he aggressive from the get-go?

 

[red horse ranch]

Maybe.... Do you think a small pre Fab coop would be OK? At the moment, with building a big coop.. it's all I can afford!
pretty![/QUOTE]

It doesn't take much room for a rooster. I have kept them in a 2'x3' coop as long as they have a small outside space. Some people use large dog crates with a tarp over it to keep out rain.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

How long have you had this bird?
Was he aggressive from the get-go?

I have had him a little over a year now, and no, he wasn't ever even kinda aggressive. I got him at like 10wks old... Im giving him lots of Grace, because it's spring, and he hasn't actually attacked me yet... It's just that he used to be real shy, and now he is running up behind me fluffed up in the mornings.

 

[Criticalicious]

If the worst he's doing so far is running up behind you fluffed up (not really aggressive yet - aggressive would be biting and kicking or going out of his way to attack you), then he is testing the waters. There may still be time to train him to respect you. He may never be a cuddle bug but you can train him to give you space and leave you alone. There are a ton of articles posted about how to train roosters.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

If the worst he's doing so far is running up behind you fluffed up (not really aggressive yet - aggressive would be biting and kicking or going out of his way to attack you), then he is testing the waters. There may still be time to train him to respect you. He may never be a cuddle bug but you can train him to give you space and leave you alone. There are a ton of articles posted about how to train roosters.

I have been trying to train him out of it... But he keeps doing it.

 

[Criticalicious]

Roosters don't train like dogs do - they learn differently. They don't want to please you; they want to dominate you. If you watch a group of young chicks, when one strays off and then returns to the flock, the dominant one challenges him/her briefly. Roosters do this when hens come back. If he's doing it to you, he's treating you like one of his flock and he's trying to be in charge of you. You have to establish that you are outside the flock pecking order. Always carry something with you, a stick, a broom, a screwdriver, doesn't matter what. Brandish it at him (but don't hit him). Don't let him get within a foot of your space unless you're coming after him. When he gets too close, poke him on the neck or move suddenly to startle him out of the way. He should always be on the lookout around you to do something odd. Pick him up if you can, to show him you can. Tweak his comb, pet his waddles and neck, etc. This is also helpful to get him used to being handled for health checks. Pick up his hens and brandish them in his face if he puts up any guff. Wait till he walks off before putting her down. Every day, remind him he's less than 10 pounds (lighter than most cats) and you can eat him any time you want (even if you won't; he doesn't know that and it helps boost your confidence when dealing with him, lol).

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Roosters don't train like dogs do - they learn differently. They don't want to please you; they want to dominate you. If you watch a group of young chicks, when one strays off and then returns to the flock, the dominant one challenges him/her briefly. Roosters do this when hens come back. If he's doing it to you, he's treating you like one of his flock and he's trying to be in charge of you. You have to establish that you are outside the flock pecking order. Always carry something with you, a stick, a broom, a screwdriver, doesn't matter what. Brandish it at him (but don't hit him). Don't let him get within a foot of your space unless you're coming after him. When he gets too close, poke him on the neck or move suddenly to startle him out of the way. He should always be on the lookout around you to do something odd. Pick him up if you can, to show him you can. Tweak his comb, pet his waddles and neck, etc. This is also helpful to get him used to being handled for health checks. Pick up his hens and brandish them in his face if he puts up any guff. Wait till he walks off before putting her down. Every day, remind him he's less than 10 pounds (lighter than most cats) and you can eat him any time you want (even if you won't; he doesn't know that and it helps boost your confidence when dealing with him, lol).

I have been doing most of these things... I health check at least once a week, I move him swiftly (not hurting him, but almost like a kick with the side if my foot) if he runs at me, a pick him up and pet his wattles and comb, and don't let him boss me not to pick up the hens.