Aggressive rooster problem

LabMomma · Jul 9, 2022

Hi, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us! :welcome

I would cull him and get a new rooster. Even if he’s a good protector, it’s not worth it to lose other chickens and possibly get injured because of him

ikoCRO · Jul 9, 2022

I think killing a problem rooster should be a last resort.
If you really want to keep him, then cut off the tip of his beak and remove the sprue. You shouldn't have any more problems with him!

rjohns39 · Jul 9, 2022

Hi and welcome to BYC :frow

We're so happy you've decided to join us :ya

Tookie · Jul 9, 2022

Hello and welcome to BYC! :welcome

Grammy60 · Jul 9, 2022

Hello and welcome to BYC :frow

So happy you have joined our flock.

I agree with others, freezer time !!

sourland · Jul 9, 2022

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. It sounds as if he is more trouble than he is worth. I would remove him from the flock.

janiedoe · Jul 9, 2022

ikoCRO said:
I think killing a problem rooster should be a last resort.
If you really want to keep him, then cut off the tip of his beak and remove the sprue. You shouldn't have any more problems with him!

I respectfully disagree. He will still breed the hens, potentially become more aggressive with them while trying to "hang on". His breeding will also potentially lead to little cockerels carrying his genes and nasty personality.
As I stated before, there are so many good roosters that need homes. Why not give one of them a chance?

ikoCRO · Jul 9, 2022

janiedoe said:
I respectfully disagree. He will still breed the hens, potentially become more aggressive with them while trying to "hang on". His breeding will also potentially lead to little cockerels carrying his genes and nasty personality.
As I stated before, there are so many good roosters that need homes. Why not give one of them a chance?

I agree with you and I would also remove him from the flock! But the author of the post say that she wanted to keep him, that's why I gave her that suggestion.

NanaK · Jul 9, 2022

Attacking humans and starving hens is not a good boy! No way would he stay here with my hens. I would not rehome a bad rooster like this either. Way too many good roosters deserve a home.

Suzzers · Jul 9, 2022

Last time it took my girls three months to accept the new flock, but I'm going to try it. Next Spring I'm going to try to get another rooster and put the one I have currently in a fryer. Thank you all!

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