Why is this bad???

[dandydoodle]

Oh okay thanks. So I guess if I do these things and he doesn't quit puffing and dancing its time to get rid of him. Uggh, can you ever find a rooster that doesn't do this. I have had to get rid of two roos for flogging and I really want to find one that can be part of the flock and stay.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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It is possible to have a great rooster that respects your position. My welsummer rooster is a great protector of the hens and respects my position.

But work with your roo and see how it goes. Good luck!

 

[Brooster's_mom]

Okay, call me crazy, but when we had 6 roosters (before the cull) and even now when we have only one roo, I used to take the roosters, and sit them on my lap. I would sit in the yard (when they were running free range), pick one up with his wings tucked against his body, plop him down on my lap, and pet him. I kept him securely planted on my lap for about 5 or ten minutes. This seemed to work with all of them. Now that we have only one roo left, I continue to do this. Once in a while he gets kind of testy, and thats when I sit down and do the petting routine. He doesn't give me any probs after that. (My hubby and my dad on the other hand both think I am nuts)! Anyway, I hope this helps if you are willing to give it a try or if your roo lets you!

 

[Pele]

The others are very right, if you do nothing your rooster will take that as a sign that he IS dominant over you, and can do what he pleases to you. This is almost always flogging.

Alternatively, I would not do anything violent to him like kicking or hitting because that makes you dangerous to him and his flock. Roosters fight possible dangers to the flock, it's what they are meant to do.

BUT, roosters are a lot like teenaged boys when it comes to egos. They are super easy to humiliate, and will avoid you like the plague if you do something to them that makes them think they've lost standing. Hold him down to the ground with a gentle but firm pressure. He'll protest for a bit, but eventually calm and accept your dominance. Then carry him around in front of his hens. That will probably get you a good month of him avoiding you and sullking.

Also, do not let him mount the hens around you. A dominant roo would never put up with that in front of him, and if you let it happen, he'll start assuming that he gets away with it because HE is the dominant roo. Then you are back to square one.

 

[moodlymoo]

So, what are you supposed to do when he tries to mount a hen in front of you without startling the hen?

 

[AngelaClassAct]

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If you do not address this immediately he will continue to dominate you, and it can escalate to something worse. Take care of it now, or get rid of him if you can't manage it. You don't want a rooster in your flock that you're afraid of. And, if he attacks you, you'll become afraid.

 

[AngelaClassAct]

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Slap the rooster off the hen. It doesn't appear to startle the hens at all.

 

[rjchicks]

This is abuse and I would never ever suggest doing this to your rooster. It will lead to him being more aggresive. You should stop immediatly and hope no one calls the cops on you. If you raised him from a chick like I did for the rest of his life he will think of you as his mother and respect you and let you hold him and he will be gentle if you are gentle. Just don't abuse your chickens.


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[dandydoodle]

Thanks, everyone for the help. When I went down today the biter was dancing two. So now they are both doing it. I held them down gently but, firmly until I felt they got my point. Then I held them under my arm between five to 10 minutes. I wouldn't hurt them, the one I have raised from an egg and used to hold and pet him all the time. They are my pets. I do know that I have to get in top position because, that is just the way they work. I am not afraid of them. The one only weighs about two to three pounds and the other about four pounds. Even if they did flog me it wouldn't hurt, I just don't want them doing it. That is just annoying. When I did it the one seemed to get it, when I went in later you could tell he was staying behind the girls and he didn't try to get busy with any of hens. I am not so sure about the biter, he seemed more resistant which, I am surprised he used to fall asleep in my hands while I petted his neck.

I will update everyone.

Hey guys, don't fight we are all friends here.

Thanks again,
Michelle

 

[Fred's Hens]

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You would get many, many folks here who seriously disagree with the above. OK, it is your way. If that works for you, that' fine. There was nothing posted by Roy Rooster that remotely resembles "abuse" or worthy of calling the cops, who'd not likely respond to such a call anyway. Defending against an unruly rooster sometimes requires a broom, a boot or similar. Sorry. That's just reality. Humble them? Yes. Dominate them? Yes. Once in awhile get a gentle, well-behaved one? Yes. Cuddling and always being gentle with roosters just doesn't always work out with the result "for the rest of his life he will think of you as his mother and respect you". Sorry.