How To Put An Aggressive Rooster In Its Place

[@Enticing_Puddle]

I used to to this but honestly this method really only works for a day though (at most). Doesn't really teach respect but can make your chickens more scared of you and more difficult to work with (even the hens get flighty if you continue do this to their rooster). The best way to get a gentle rooster is to start from when its a chick. I keep my baby roosters with me basically all day when I'm working around the farm. They follow me around as I work and I toss them bugs and scraps. When they grow up they're sweet well mannered boys who come when they're called. They even demand to be picked up and carried around. It takes a lot more time but its worth it! I have zero fear of getting kicked. They even bring me treats and random smooth white rocks. XD

[@spymaine89]

CUTE the way the hen looked at him, to see if he was ok.

[@TGChimera]

4:52 " I got this, I'm alpha" The chicken: " well damn, aight-"

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Lol.

[@JenniferJoness]

Shit that was another rooster not chicken. That could have ended badly had he not sensed the owners dominance 😅😂

[@jamesrenegade1010]

Great technique and explanation! Thank you I have dreams of having a small homestead.

[@tyefreeman7309]

Do it have a home stead

[@lynneknapp7280]

We have a hen who is disable, we want to give her all the care we can as she's a fighter, but one of our roosters in particular attacked her mercilessly whenever he could. She hid between two crates we had under their coop until we put a large cage into their yard. Now she lives in the cage with her own food and water, no longer has to hide or fear, she's safe and has all the space she needs.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Aww, that's so sad. Yes sometimes chickens can be nasty to another that is injured or weaker than the rest. Glad she is ok now though.

[@nuggetty86]

I love that the ladies seemed so curious and confused

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yes they are definitely curious lol

[@travisd6532]

🤣

[@anuca68]

Curios and happy that he’s been pinned down as they were probably so many times by him or other roosters…😏🙈They were like: You like the feeling??😅

[@TonyTheCarrot]

Very informal video!! I don’t have any chickens myself but I love birds. I hope to have some at some point!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thank you! We enjoy raising chickens. I also love bird watching. We have tons of chicken videos, great for someone wanting to learn about raising them. I think if you did get some, some day, you would really enjoy it too.

[@glendalivingston6236]

Great hands-on demonstration! I think your technique makes an impression on rooster, at least for today! Everyday seems to be a new start with aggressive roosters, I think. Their memory is short! I do a similar technique but, instead carry mine upside down by his legs so the hens can watch for less than a minute. After this discipline, he seems humiliated .... for a day or two! Like your rooster, I let him go once he calms down which you can feel through his body language.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thanks, I am sure your technique works too. Honestly for the most part I believe its more of the temperament of the breeds of chickens. We recently ( 2 years ago lol) switched to a new breed and have never experienced an aggressive rooster with this breed. so far anyways.

[@violetlight8138]

Thank you so much!!! We have a new rooster, and he tries to attack all the time.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I hope this works for you.

[@violetlight8138]

@Ploughman's Backyard I did it after I watched your video, and it worked! If I have to do it again I will but I think I got the point across that I'm the Alpha because when I set him down after a while he was calm and didn't come after me.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

That's awesome! You may need to do it a couple times. Glad it worked.🙂

[@BandMuzick]

These random rooster started inhabiting my yard, then one just recently started attacking me for NO REASON . I seen the title of this and I just HAD to see this. If all else fails I will come across him with a pole. S/n : Just found out today when they see you as a threat!, they will call out to the other rosters! It felt like the children of the corn!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh my. Wow. you had just random roosters? Yes roosters can be very unpleasant to say the least. For the most part we have found that specific breeds are more docile and tend to try to stick to those. But I feel you, some roosters are down right nasty 😂

[@laman8914]

Normally at home, whenever we had an aggressive rooster especially if he attacked one of the kids, he would happily end up on the grill.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

That's a good place for him! 😂

[@danielorourkeartist]

Yep, just slaughtered one today for attacking my 4 year old daughter.

[@rollinupeverest5042]

​@danielorourkeartistyou have to teach them though how would he know not to do something

[@MeanOldLady]

@@rollinupeverest5042 When you don't have the time to & don't want to risk anymore damage to your kids while waiting to tame those assholes, it's just better for everyone for him to go on the grill or in the freezer. Ideally, you'd have enough time to start taming them once their sexual characteristics start coming out. Just watch how their mamas demand respect & don't let them mount them or get physical.

[@KyCheezebro]

I mean aye, free dinner 😋🍗🍗

[@georgeannmoore9930]

Thanks for your video. My Roo was raised from a baby. He is a very good protector. But now he stalks me and it’s hard to take care of the coops and girls. I’ve tried another technique and seems to work for a day or two. But then he’s back at it. I stand my ground and the wars on. I’ll try this and see what happens. After a fight the other day I crabbed him up, tucked his head under his wing and walked around with him for a few minutes. I hate to get rid of him for the hens sake, he fights the hawks off but can’t take him much longer for sure. I’ve thought about doing this everyday for awhile. Go to him, capture him, carry him around for a bit, everyday first thing and see if that works. Show him who’s boss!! Idk 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I hope it works for you. Roosters are great to have around, but not so much fun if they are aggressive .

[@davebuterbaugh4054]

Beautiful birds. Good advice.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thanks

[@laynnb]

My mom’s rooster just killed all 14 of our chicks because her husband said it would be okay to just put them together, we now sadly know that’s not right. I’m trying to do research now because one of the roosters is extremely aggressive but kicking him off isn’t working (we think he’s the one who killed them). Thank you for your video!! I’m going to try it!!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh that's so sad. So we have found that if you incubate your eggs and put them in it's not safe, but if a broody hen hatches her own chicks out she will protect them and we haven't had our roosters kill chicks due to the aggressive mother hens lol

[@almightyironhead25]

Lol 😆 🤣 "get outta here, woman"... poor little guy. Kidding. Good stuff!

[@zadesbackyardfarm350]

Great video, I don't have my chickens any more as we moved but my rooster was a lovely boy. He never came at us even once! Your chickens are beautiful :) I can't wait to get back into incubating

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thank you!

[@beebop9808]

Those are some pretty boys. Love those wattles.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thanks we really like our Roos too

[@Kemmeshawalther]

Good Explaining and good tips...❤❤

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thanks!

[@christophermartin9893]

I really hope this works. My super sweet rooster who we rescued because he an orphan as a chickling has become so aggressive, I can’t go in the pen. In front of the other hens I made the mistake of being aggressive back thinking I could establish dominance but it just upset the flock. Thanks for your video.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Aww, I hope it works for you. How did are things going now? It may take a few times.

[@christophermartin9893]

He's unfortunately charged me 2 more times, but he's learning and becoming more relaxed when I hold him. We're coming out of a snowy winter, so I'm hoping that once the snow melts and that he can free-roam again, he'll start to settle down.

[@cherylgawne711]

@@christophermartin9893 did it work?

[@paulalee2345]

I have a very small Serama Rooster, he’s almost 2 years old. He used to be very sweet but for the past 4 months he’s been very mean to me and any human that walks near him or the hens. Recently I didn’t have time to put on my boots so I went to the run in slippers to change waters and before I knew it he came at my foot and pecked me so hard that I bled for a while. This time he really scared me. Usually I have on boots and he can’t hurt me and now he jumps high and pecks my leg. I know I won’t eat him because I still love him but I will be giving him away soon. Yesterday I hit him with a stick to stop him from chasing me…this tells me for sure it’s time to get rid of him. Thank you for sharing this post but I think he’s done taken all my patients to even try holding him down and rubbing him lol. But either way I’m loving your content and you have a knew subscriber 😊

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh wow! Thank you Paula Lee! 🥰 I'm so glad you are sticking around. I hear you with the aggressive roosters. There is a time that if things are not working out, and he doesn't become submissive you do need to do something. It is no fun to be afraid to go outside. We have found that the breed of chickens can really help determine the personality of the rooster, but there is always the exception to the rule. I'm so sorry to hear about your foot. 😢 it's hard when we fall in love with these little guys, but it's quickly forgotten on a peck like that. Thanks for watching. And welcome to the family 😊

[@cullencasa7217]

Thank you so much. I have am aggressive rooster I'm working with. Can I ask you what made you decide to not keep the others? What is too aggressive?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Your welcome. We did end up getting rid of the one in this video eventually. We just had more roosters then we can have. Honestly we have 4 roosters right now, since we have enough hens to rooster ratio. And non of our roosters chase us, attack us, are rough on the hens and are ok with being picked up and carried around by our daughter. If there is any aggression and you have tried to tame it and no luck I would search out another breed. I find certain breeds are more laid back then others. Basically if you can't be outside with out being afraid of the rooster, or can't feed or collect your eggs without being harassed by the rooster I would get rid of him. Not sure if that helps you with your question?

[@cullencasa7217]

@@PloughmansBackyard thank you so much. I appreciate your advice and helpful content. Do you have a recommendation for a calmer breed that we'd use for breeding? Thank you kindly!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Absolutely! I do really recommend Buff Orpingtons. They are fairly docile and are easy to get your hands on one. Another breed I recommend is Partridge Chanteclers. They also are docile. Both breeds my 10 year old daughter picks up and walks around with them, and they seem to treat the hens nicely too which is also important. I have heard good things about the regular White Chanteclers but I have never owned one myself. I will tell you when I have mixed my Orpington rooster with females of other breeds, they can take on the other breeds temperament. I have had good outcomes with my Orpingtons and Blue Laced Red Wyandotte mixes, no aggressiveness there. They are also a nice breed too. Stay away from Barred Rock, Columbian Rock and Rhode Island Red Roo's I have had bad experiences with them. Again, this is just from my personal experiences and opinions. Feel free to ask any questions, I try to be as open and honest about everything I share.

[@projetchalet]

thanks a lot

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Your welcome

[@lorieqevans6269]

Thank you great video

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thanks!

[@finkleheimerskillme339]

all the other chickens coming to him in confusion after his screaming 😂

[@edmargameplays672]

Help me i have a chick name "Freya" and it's a rooster and if i train him with a dummy rooster, Freya keep attacking me if the training is done😢 i don't know what to do anymore.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

There is the odd rooster that is just beyond help..lol And they end up in soup usually 🙁

[@entitiessoul]

It's awesome how your other Roosters got your back.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

@@entitiessoul lol we have a good couple roosters we keep around for sure lol

[@ginnycarr4448]

I have my first little flock of hens, 2 buff orpington and 2 barred rock. I rescued a rooster from the side of the road, assume he was dumped, or maybe flew the coop and got lost. He is a beautiful boy, I think he is an Easter Egger, just looking at pictures. I kept him in a separate space for a few weeks, but close to the hens. Then when I let him be with them he was very sweet with no problems. I have to make him sleep in the garage because I can't let him crow first thing in the morning and wake up my neighbors. I live in a small town where hens are allowed, but not roosters. Every night when the girls go to bed I open the door of the run and he walks over to his crate and just gets in it all by himself. Then in the morning at about 7 he gets to come out. No complaints from the neighbors and I give them eggs, so all is well. He did not try to mount the girls at all for the first few weeks, but now he does and they are OK with it, he is nice about it. So all this is great and I love having them and the eggs I get to share with my friends. My big question is: Do all roosters have spurs? He doesn't. Will he grow them? I can see the little nub where the spurs would grow, but the nub is not larger than it was when I got him. I have no idea how old he is. I dread the day when he may grow to his maturity or maybe his personality will change and he might grow spurs and turn aggressive. What is your experience with that? I really like him and so do the girls, so I don't mean to borrow trouble, but am new to this and would like your response. Thank you! His name is Ricky.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

In my experience the spurs didn't make a difference. Yes all rooster have spurs and they grow as they get older. Perhaps someone removed his spurs?🤷🏻‍♀️ but they got back anyways. It's great that he is good with the hens. It's unfortunate you can't have roosters where you are. We find that a rooster is a great additions to hens, and and really make the flock happier. We love our buff Orpingtons and barred rocks. Perhaps you can incubate some eggs while you have your rooster around. ☺️. We have raised many roosters and have only hand maybe 3-4 that have had aggressive behaviours. Most of the time they are aggressive when they start to crow. So far, from what you are saying he sounds like a good rooster. People get rid of roosters for so many reasons, mostly cause they don't want more then one. I hope the best for you and Ricky and it works out. Thanks for sharing your story. And hope you are enjoying your hens, they can be a lot of fun.

[@laynnb]

Wow your rooster sounds so lovely! Mine on the other hand is the devil.. I don’t live with my mom but I visit often and every time I go by him he tries to attack me it’s only him too the other one is chill so I dont know what’s the problem I really want to learn how to tame/dominate him because my moms husband is trying to kill/sell to be killed but I’m unsure how. I’m gonna try to do what you did but I’m kind of a sissy 😂

[@laynnb]

@@PloughmansBackyard I feel as if my sister running away from him enables him to be a bully do you have any advice to get her to stop running/fearing them

[@cherylgawne711]

@@laynnb you just stand your ground but have something like a Rubbermaid lid or something as a shield to block if he attacks… my mom keeps a broom handy and just puts it in between her and the bird… they normally just attack the broom/lid and then back off when it doesn’t get them anywhere Biggest thing is to try not to react Chickens are super personal energy aware

[@anonymous-kj8uz]

Hi would this work with a leghorn white rooster ? Mine is 30 weeks old and already attacking me and chasing me i read somewhere that white leghorns can be the most Agressive ones

[@PloughmansBackyard]

There is no harm in trying. It yes, sometimes it does make a difference with the breed. Certain breeds are harder to train and other breeds pick up really quickly due to the personalities of the breeds. That is why we have choose to have only certain types of roosters. Best of luck with your leghorn!

[@Cynthia-vw9ov]

His hens were right there in the middle of everything. (Our tough guy????!!) How embarrassing and necessary. Well done. Peace reigns again.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

It is definitely necessary lol poor guy.

[@nickallen8333]

My rooster is really mean and I’ve done this several times with no results. Probably time to get rid of him?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yea, sometimes Jimmy can still be annoying towards kendra and our daughter but after doing it a few times it helps. Some rooster may just take longer to break their habit. Consistency is key, however some rooster may just be too stubborn.

[@AcresOfAdventure]

This is a great video! We have a rooster that isn’t too aggressive but is to my 5 year old! Not sure why that is but I don’t think us doing this would help her so we’ve been letting her bring the treats out a lot to hopefully associate her as a Positive! Loved the video will stick around for more! We love making videos about our chickens as well!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Awesome! I will have to check out some of your chicken videos. We love having them, and such a great addition when moving to the country. Our daughter is 10 so I am not too sure about a younger child doing it. Thanks for your support and watching! 🙂

[@johannagarcelon9240]

How many times do you have to do that maneuver before he completely understands and takes his proper place.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

We did it once or twice a day, then went down to maybe a couple times after that. It's not a miracle maneuver and works first try. If you have a very stubborn breed it's harder.

[@duckydrummer6331]

we only have three hens and one rooster. The rooster will climb on the hens back and kind of poke at their head. Each of the hens are developing a little bald spot on their backs. Don’t know why he started doing that. We have a small yard, so the chickens don’t have much privacy. We are always in the yard walking around doing things and we have cats that walk around a lot too. I wonder if the rooster doesn’t like all that activity around him so he takes it out on his hens?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

No, the activity shouldn't really bother him. How old is he? I wonder if he is just learning. I know with our young roosters there is a learning curve to getting the mating down pat. Usually they start out looking a bit aggressive and unfriendly but they usually come around, with gained experience.

[@SementesdaEsperançaOficial]

wonderful, thx for teach us

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Your Welcome 😀

[@williamcrane8236]

I've done that, but sometimes you get a rooster that just has it out for you. I had one that stalked the grandchildren and would walk behind me. One day I turned around my chicken run, which is arched cattle panels, and I lost my equilibrium. I fell into the panel. The moment I hit the ground Opie came spurring at me. I knocked him away but my inner ear wasn't letting me get my balance and he came at me again. I deflected again but the next time, he stuck a spur in my palm. I grabbed on and treated him like Hulk treated Loki in Avengers. Unlike loki, he didn't get up from the "puny god" treatment. I was upset. He was pretty and I was working with him but to no avail. I went in and told my wife. Se told my grandkids and two of them yelled "Hurray!" They're really been concerned about him. I have a couple Hens that are persnikity now, but the three roos I have keep their distance or when they come up for treats, show respect. None of them care about the kids, they just keep an eye on the girls. Like they should.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Wow. Sorry to hear. Yes sometimes this just isn't enough. I really think breeds play a major part in the character of the roo. We have had to put a few in the freezer. There's nothing like being chased or attacked by a rooster. I like the roosters that just tend to their ladies and keep there distance. How is your palm?

[@Billster1955]

Thanks, I didn't know you could grab them by their tail feathers. Good to know. I'm picking up 3 hens and one rooster today, and I will probably have to catch them.

[@JulesGardening]

Thanks! And Happy New Year! The middle child, of course.lol.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

😂😂 Happy New Year to you as well @julesgardening

[@TheDSMIVTR]

Very well handled. Unfortunately we have a rooster that has it out for us. I've pinned him multiple times as you've shown here. That works for a couple of days He's a liability. So he's being rehomed to be with roosters. He'll Figure out his place real quick.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Sometimes you do have to remove the rooster, sometimes they are stubborn and are just too aggressive. Sorry to hear you have to rehome him. What breed is he?

[@TheDSMIVTR]

@@PloughmansBackyard He's a Green Starlight. Rehoming him is better than culling him. He'll still get to do what roosters do.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yes, We have rehomed a few of our roosters too.

[@TheDSMIVTR]

We did exactly that! He's getting along very well in his new home. And we have a handsome new rooster who does what roosters do, but he remembers me well enough that he'll want to hang out together without thinking I'm a threat.

[@felishiadarling]

This does not work with my polish rooster. He’s only 21 weeks old. He bounces right back. I think it makes me look more so like an enemy. I raised him from a baby and all a sudden he comes at me sideways about three weeks ago. Makes me sad.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh I know it is sad when you raise them then you need to get rid of them. Some roosters are harder than others to deal with. We tend to base our chicken breeds off there temperaments. Just something we have learned along the way. lol Sorry to hear this hasn't worked for you.

[@limcako41]

I can see the other chickens looking on to see the bully get taken down a few notches.

[@Sarah-bh6ql]

Ive had my rooster and 5 hens since mayish last year, and my rooster has only became aggressive last week. Should i be concerned? He was super sweet, he would let my hold him and pick him up. But now i cant on my hens without being in fear of turning my back. What happened?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Honestly, he is just growing into himself. Roosters take awhile to become adults. I would start doing this if you can before it becomes a habit. Some roosters are more aggressive if its in the genes too. I find aggressiveness is more common in certain breeds.

[@Sarah-bh6ql]

@PloughmansBackyard well I believe he's one of those Easter Eggers, as I also have a hen one. And I've had him for a year now, he once belonged to someone else but she got sick so she had to get rid of them, I don't know how long she had them but. I don't know how quickly roosters grow, but he's a big boy. He's twice the size of Easter hen, and he's a little bigger than the other hens.

[@Sarah-bh6ql]

@PloughmansBackyard I also tried that technique two days ago, like 3 times spread out, and he didn't try to attack me yesterday or today. So I think it worked 🤷

[@PloughmansBackyard]

How is he doing now? Some of my roosters don't even get there spurs until there second year.

[@ursulaserle7919]

so my neighbor has chickens and a couple of roosters but on is always alone in my yard and has chased me and even jumped up on me and attacked. I don't want to hurt him but he's staying to get on my nerves. I guess he goes in the coop at night with the flock because we have fox and coyotes so he wouldn't make it through the night otherwise. Any ideas on how to get him out of my yard ?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Aww, other than putting up a fence I would try to talk to your neighbour. That's unfortunate. Chickens tend to go where the food is and if there are two roosters he's probably trying to stay away from the other one. They tend to fight.

[@ursulaserle7919]

@@PloughmansBackyard yes, I think they accidentally got 3 roosters and that one wants nothing to do with the others. I did feel sorry for him and fed him a couple of times. If he didn't scare me I'd probably try to adopt him. I already have a feral cat ( used to be) follow me and my dog everywhere. Husband calls it my menagerie so what's a rooster to add to it 😁

[@PloughmansBackyard]

lol yes, often time when you buy chicks or hatch your own there is "surprise roosters" or more than you anticipated for. I hope it get resolved for you.

[@matthewwoodbury91]

Does this work with a rooster thats sort of aggressive towards hens? I have 18 total, 3 groups. Each group has a rooster. My main (first 6) the rooster isnt aggressive towards me at all just my mom and dad and pretty much other people. The second (4) the rooster isnt aggressive to anyone just to my first 6 and the last 8, well they are still very young and learning the pecking order. My main issues is my first rooster attacking people but me, and the second rooster attacking my first hens.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I am not sure what you would do for the hens, if he is not treating the hens well, I would say you need a new rooster. This does work for roosters towards people. However, that being said, some breeds are not as friendly as others and he may just be too stubborn to handle. We really like our Buff Opringtons and the Chantelclers. Very nice roosters for the most part, a bit of training yes, but are usually great with his hens too.

[@loganthomas3575]

My parents have their own chickens mostly australorps. The rooster we have is a bit temperamental but only around strangers and cats. We had to do this to calm him down a few times because he kept chasing the cat.

[@GodLovesYou5635]

well done👏

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thank you! 😃

[@Life.Of.Rich.]

I have a Roo that will come up to me with the hens and are fine but often i would turn around and walk away to hearing something and then turn around suddenly see the rooster was charging up at me but would always stop short and not attack me 😂😒 (only once in the coop it tried to bite me with a bathrobe on) I tried twice to mount him and hold him just the other day; but he still charged once this afternoon lol maybe its just a bit of a process.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

It may take multiple tries, we have also found over the years the temperament of the breed plays a factor in it too.

[@debbiehansen7317]

Barbeque sauce and a grill

[@PloughmansBackyard]

That works also if the pinning down step doesn't work lol.

[@georgeannmoore9930]

I also have a 5 yr old granddaughter that comes out. She loves the hens but I have to constantly keep myself in between the Roo and her. It’s not fun for her to be scared and we like to sit out and watch the, but Roo has now attacked me sitting in a chair!! I’m sooo done with this Roo!! And no I did not want a Roo, it just turned out that way.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Ohhh. Yeah. We've had our fair share of being around nasty roosters. We like the rooster for 1. He keeps the hens from being being bully's to one another, 2. Predator protection, 3. We always have new chicks around and never need to buy new chickens.

[@bettinah.7429]

Good job! Do you trim the spurs too?

[@PloughmansBackyard]

No. The younger rooster don't quite have them yet. Jimmy has them but he isn't too bad.

[@kathybrouwer-vg5mn]

Our rooster also makes it difficult to get eggs..i throw sunflower seeds etc far from the gate...keeps him busy..slip into the coop..close chicken hatch...get eggs. then open hatch.. when they hear hatch open..they usually run in to see if I gave anything. But if he's at the door that I came in at .I'll throw some treat away from the door and go. It works fine. He's about 4 years old...

[@alanli4455]

Got it. Make him say uncle. Note taken 😂

[@infoplus9733]

Very cool thanks.

[@sherlynhuffman9308]

I kind of do this. I have 4 roosters and they are all different levels of mean. They dont struggle as bad as this one in the video but I do get to where I hold them.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yes each rooster is different and I believe some of it can depend on the breed too.

[@sherlynhuffman9308]

@@PloughmansBackyard mine are Rhode Island Reds

[@PloughmansBackyard]

The roosters can be aggressive with the breed.

[@MissChievousRN]

I have to do this with my roo every few months. He's a perfect roo- he's not afraid of anything and he knows his job and he's serious about it. But he knows ME and he knows MY boundaries and my job. He keeps an eye on me and gives me plenty of respect to feed and clean and take eggs and check over my girls. He gets a little upset if it's wing clipping day, but wouldn't you? I'm snipping wings!! He paces and stink eyes me and then checks them over as soon as I'm done. He has rushed me a couple times, but it's when I'm doing clean up or winterizing and he thinks I'm in his territory too long. Then we have a chat about who pays the bills, and he's fine again. He likes to head fake the gate after I leave just to keep up his reputation. But he keeps an eye out for hawks and girls that sneak over the fence. He doesn't let my husband near anything, but he doesn't feed them or care for them either. My little one often "helps" with care so Roo knows him and neither of them are intimidated. I have taught him how to pick up and hold properly and that if the roo charges him, not to run but to face him down, and make him snuggle until he submits.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

That's awesome. A good Roo makes all the difference. And with little ones around it is so important to make sure the Roos are under control.

[@lucifer_eleven]

Do you know about the "around the world" where you hold the rooster by the legs upside-down then throw your arm in a windmill motion twirling the rooster not too fast but full 360°s. My mom thought me that one it's very effective.

[@goofyvibes9249]

😮

[@lucifer_eleven]

@@goofyvibes9249 one hasn't died yet and they always seem to get the point

[@goofyvibes9249]

@@lucifer_eleven I bet

[@A-Dub68]

I tried all these methods and others with my Brown Leghorn roo, but all it's done is made him sneaky and more stealthy in his attacks. I admire and respect his warrior mentality, but I can't even think about turning my back on him!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I am sorry to hear this didn't work for you.

[@breemartin7014]

Well, i stood my ground with my rooster and got my arse beat both times. He showed me who was boss! So there's that. 🤷‍♀️

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh no!! 😳 I would say, hello dinner 🫣

[@hippiehillape]

I eat them. I don't keep many, so it's a high bar for them to live. This guy handled it exactly right. But my chickens aren't pets.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

We literally only keep the best also. I keep 2, for breeding purposes only. Our main guy and a back up. This was just to show how it can be done, as people have been asking.

[@mikerobertson3103]

That's a small one with try that with my RIR not going to happen

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yes, some can be very nasty.

[@SuchMystery]

My rooster keep attacking me we am feeling them food and my dog and an other rooster get mad of that rooster attacking me

[@sebastianalexisceja9912]

I’m getting attacked everyday I go out to collect eggs

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Try this with him. If not, it may be time for some home grown soup 😕

[@chickenfeeds8790]

That is a good technique and it will work, but there is one problem: by using this strategy, you will remain in the pecking order forever. One day your roos may come back and attack you. Even if you pin them down again, this puts the rooster in a place of constantly fighting you to be the top rooster, even if he finally submits. As it will work, you become the top of the pecking order, and since it constantly changes, you could be attacked more as a result.

[@sea2horse]

So far hasn’t worked for me attacks from the rear very sneaky

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. Some roosters are more dominate. Sometimes breed can determine that too, can definitely make it hard to reverse.

[@JerryMiah]

Tried this for the first time the other day. Didn't go so well LOL. He bit the crap out of my hand.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

oh my 😮

[@racheltoevs3224]

We got 3 silky rosters at first we got them as baby’s we bought them off some one who didn’t know if there was going to be a roster. Naw they are older and we got more chicken’s female’s except for one Roster so now we have 2 rosters 1 silky rooster and the other roster they are all different breads My parents wanted to have them as layers so we have eggs. My older brother is really in charge of them. Naw the rooster silky all was attacks me every time I go near some of the other chickens and runs right at me I scream at it yell at it but nothing seems to work for it to leave me alone. I don’t know why he is ok with my 2 brothers my younger and older one and my mom and dad but not me. I am naw afraid to go near the chicken coop. I do not like that chicken.

[@racheltoevs3224]

Breeds

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yes, its a pecking order thing. You are not top dog to him. Sometimes its a breed thing too. Not all chicken breeds are a friendly as other breeds. I will do a video next year talking about the best breeds for family friendly chickens. We haven't had too bad of roosters so far. I would say if you already have a rooster, maybe get rid of the one your afraid of. I wouldn't want the rooster to hurt you.

[@pauliexcluded1]

Step 1:. Light the boiler.

[@pauliexcluded1]

I wonder though if aggressive equals more protective. Still love muh boy. You are spot on, humiliation 😅. Never be mean because that will make him respond exactly as you would respond--fight or flight. Pick him up by his legs till he tires himself then cradle him firm, talk to him like a child in front of his womens.... Make him your b#@ch basically. Before long he may actually become a bit affectionate. Well....as roosters go.

[@MiAnUAcres]

HAHA I got this, Im the alpha!! Love it! I will try this with our guy I hope it works because he is on his last legs LOL I think he is one that attacked Turk :(

[@PloughmansBackyard]

If you ever need a hand, I can help. ☺️

[@shirleyaiken3539]

We are thinking about getting rid of the polish rooster away from the silkies cause he attack me and the other rooster

[@cherylgawne711]

Man if only this worked for mine Just enraged him even more.. then he started flying at our faces trying to take out eyes💔 I went back to distracting with treats and not reacting to attacks and moving and speaking gently to him. Giving HIM the treats and letting HIM disperse them to the hens seems to work more for my guy

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Oh my. Yes I really think it comes down to breeds too. This has always worked for us.

[@cherylgawne711]

@@PloughmansBackyard have you worked with leghorns? 💔 mines a splash He literally went one day being fine to next day all out attacking-we had company over and I think someone did something that really scared him😔 Stupid thing is my chooks aren’t even “normal” they’ve been living free in my house as inside outside house birds on our 4 acres. 😳 other ppl have parrots etc… I have chickens lol I know.. crazy… Have a coop made now… thank goodness.. Mom couldn’t walk around house without broom.. & any time I bent over to pick up poop my eyes were being attacked It’s really heartbreaking All my other birds are cuddle bugs… including his sister… he used to be Just afraid it’s like one of your commenters said.. that he’s better dead💔 He’s spilt my skull opened 3 times.. gouged by my eyes 4 times… making me a raccoon 3 times..just missing eye 😔 Everyone says I’m nuts… but I love him… trying so hard for him Aaarrrggghh If you guys were closer I’d be begging you to try

[@cherylgawne711]

@@PloughmansBackyard have a breeder who is interested in him.. but it’s an 8 hour round trip for me.. at least then he wouldn’t be culled for a while in a breeding program… Just… I was vegan for 9 years … don’t believe in harming animals or killing them so this is super hard for me Ug lol

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I know, it is hard when you have raised him and get attached. You definitely don't want to keep him around if he is doing to harm you or your mom or company. I haven't worked with leghorns because they ten to be more active and hyper. I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Its horrible and I feel for you. I would honestly, in the future, look up chicken breeds that are docile and breeds that the roosters tend to be more docile. Sometimes what happens with roosters is they are fine up until they reach maturity and once they become "roosters" their true character comes out. I tend to not get attached to our roosters until I see what they are like as adults and how they interact with the hens before deciding which ones to keep. Maybe make a post on a social media to see if someone closer would want a rooster.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

I understand that. I was a vegan for many many years and understand totally. It is still difficult for me to choose who goes and who stays. For me it comes down to is a roosters life more valuable than my children's, or my families well being. Its not a easy decision but I am sure you will make the right one that works for you. I hope things work out for you. Owning animals have its joys, but also has its sorrows. Sorry I can't help more. All the best.

[@aspenalpinski]

Skip to the 3-minute mark and save yourself 180 seconds.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

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[@letrafacilkpopymas8207]

I have a pet chicken, she is aggressive, when she gets up she tries to peck me, but she is good, I just don't know why she sometimes has that attitude out of nowhere. Help me please 🥺

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Do you just have one chicken? We have found having only hens they tend to be bullies to one another. Getting a rooster can help with bullying.

[@letrafacilkpopymas8207]

@@PloughmansBackyard yes, I only have one chicken, it's her alone. Would I have to let her live with a rooster? Because normally she is always alone with no other animals of her kind. maybe that has her stressed.

[@Azucar_cane]

Aw man, right in front of his ladies?! 😂😂😂

[@SuchMystery]

I have one rooster who protect us from an other rooster. And one Rooster who attack us

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Wow. Your one rooster sounds like a good rooster, and a keeper!

[@xf1xcaliber]

funny video but yes it works, I actually had a warning ctitation from the city i live about my rooster chasing school kids, yet dogs roamed free, injustice. \

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Wow...🫤

[@boriserjavec6470]

i never had any aggressive roosters

[@PloughmansBackyard]

You are fortunate. This technique has really helped when you come across one.

[@lordtrippygaming7828]

Give the doggo some water!

[@ninjakitty4228]

Pretty sure his ladies are pointing and laughing at him.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

@@ninjakitty4228 oh I'm sure of it lol

[@gregbordelon5347]

I've never needed gloves for my birds.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Yea. Gloves are optional. I just had them with me but they are not required.

[@user-cq1go7io2b]

Basically, just treat him like a lady.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Pretty much only a little more gentler than he would with the ladies lol.

[@bossjdcoc3569]

Hi do you vaccinate your chicks?

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Ha ha vaccinated chickens 🤦‍♂️

[@jacquie1972]

It seems no one has the patience to get to know their birds anymore. By sitting with them daily, they will learn to trust you. Using aggressive techniques will just make an aggressive bird even more so. If you want roosters that are calm, but still good protectors, this isn't the way to get them.

[@PloughmansBackyard]

We actually do spend a tremendous amount of time with our birds, with a lot of patience even. But sometimes not all roosters are the same And this technique is a great benefit. The results are real.