paradisepentacoop
Songster
So, I wanted to get a pulse from the community on an issue that is coming to a head.
I have read previous articles, posts, and polls regarding culling aggressive roosters.
Reason for my post is the roosters in question are pets and I am curious if anyone has been able to change aggressive behavior or if it is time for them to no longer be part of my flock.
I hand raised both of them from a two week old chick with flock mates and later added 3 pullets. The main rooster and problem is a Golden Sebright named Curry, hatchery quality. The lesser problem is a Silver Sebright, named Tori.
Previously, Curry and Tori would leave me be when I came into the aviary coop I have, following the other chicken's behaviors with curiosity about snacks. However, as the rest of the flock is becoming sexually mature, I have noticed Curry has started taking offense to when I wear pants into the coop. He would fly at my legs like they were a rooster he wanted to fight. That I was able to work around, since I hardly wear pants as my climate is hot.
The Silver Sebright roo, Tori, went for my head last week from a roosting bar, but I thought it might have been him trying to land on my head, as the pullets have tried that in the past. However, he then charged my legs once, which made me reconsider that as an attack.
Just this week, the Golden Sebright roo decided to escalate. This morning when I was checking for eggs, he flew at me and raked himself across my torso. Then, as I went to check on water after a meeting, he went for my head from a roosting bar at head height.
Curry is good to the ladies and is very watchful. However, I will not stand for my head being attacked. Tori is already pushing his luck with his CONSTANT crowing at every leaf, bird, and sunbeam. I understand I cannot train out crowing nor do I intend to.
Is there any luck or advice people can give on addressing aggression? Or is it time for me to cull them from my flock.
Thanks in advance.
I have read previous articles, posts, and polls regarding culling aggressive roosters.
Reason for my post is the roosters in question are pets and I am curious if anyone has been able to change aggressive behavior or if it is time for them to no longer be part of my flock.
I hand raised both of them from a two week old chick with flock mates and later added 3 pullets. The main rooster and problem is a Golden Sebright named Curry, hatchery quality. The lesser problem is a Silver Sebright, named Tori.
Previously, Curry and Tori would leave me be when I came into the aviary coop I have, following the other chicken's behaviors with curiosity about snacks. However, as the rest of the flock is becoming sexually mature, I have noticed Curry has started taking offense to when I wear pants into the coop. He would fly at my legs like they were a rooster he wanted to fight. That I was able to work around, since I hardly wear pants as my climate is hot.
The Silver Sebright roo, Tori, went for my head last week from a roosting bar, but I thought it might have been him trying to land on my head, as the pullets have tried that in the past. However, he then charged my legs once, which made me reconsider that as an attack.
Just this week, the Golden Sebright roo decided to escalate. This morning when I was checking for eggs, he flew at me and raked himself across my torso. Then, as I went to check on water after a meeting, he went for my head from a roosting bar at head height.
Curry is good to the ladies and is very watchful. However, I will not stand for my head being attacked. Tori is already pushing his luck with his CONSTANT crowing at every leaf, bird, and sunbeam. I understand I cannot train out crowing nor do I intend to.
Is there any luck or advice people can give on addressing aggression? Or is it time for me to cull them from my flock.
Thanks in advance.
