Julpost Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: LOL, yep, I would say it's pretty rooster-ish behavior. At least the few roosters that I've known, I knew to stay away from. Ganders, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: Are neutered roosters less aggressive? Those are called "capons" aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Are neutered roosters less aggressive? Those are called "capons" aren't they? :iagree: The one I ate this evening was called a capon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :iagree: The one I ate this evening was called a capon. :D I have a joke about capons but I'm trying to figure out if it's too bawdy for this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I have a joke about capons but I'm trying to figure out if it's too bawdy for this board. PM me. I in the mood for being the "too bawdy or not" arbiter tonight. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 PM me. I in the mood for being the "too bawdy or not" arbiter tonight. :lurk5: What does a capon say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 What does a capon say? I vote you put your answer in white next to the question. Then people can scroll over the answer to highlight it, and it will show up. Like this: The answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseballmom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 We have a mini rooster, and he is the meanest little thing in Texas. He jumps up to peck at us. Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: Stew away, girl - Our friends' rooster was an aggressive nightmare. He had a meeting with Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson. And . . . .I"m waiting for the punchline to the capon joke!!! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yes! We had a ferocious rooster that would attack our children. Make sure to not let your young children too close. Some roosters will jump in the air and try to spur your children in the eyes. They have spurs on the backs of their "ankles." There have been children who have had their eyes spurred out! Blessings, Camy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 LOL! (Then I bet he had a little up-close-and-personal w/ Mr. O. Wesson..."oil" that is...LOL) Blessings, Camy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 What does a capon say? Ok, I'll answer, since Myrtle is either *being* chicken or is off somewhere *eating* chicken... (Sorry, could not resist -- too good of a setup there.) What does a capon say? He says, "Doodle doodle dooooooo!" The answer is in white, just highlight it like you're going to copy it or something and it will show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Our 10 roosters are headed to the processing plant next Monday. Very typical behavior. I won't even go into the pen with them. I'm scared! And no, we never intended to have 10 roosters. I wanted hens and eggs. :confused: Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ok, I'll answer, since Myrtle is either *being* chicken or is off somewhere *eating* chicken... (Sorry, could not resist -- too good of a setup there.) What does a capon say? He says, "Doodle doodle dooooooo!" The answer is in white, just highlight it like you're going to copy it or something and it will show up. Conspicuous by its absence! LOL. Those nurses at work are going to love me tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 If he were my rooster he would be heading for the ole stew pot. If he has decided that he is "above" your son in the pecking order, he will likely go after him again. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Our kids like to remind me about the rooster we had that they all complained about. When he spurred ME I sent the oldest out with a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: Hmmm....might be time to treat Mr. Rooster to a nice hot bath with onions and carrots. :D ~astrid (four hens, no roosters. The hens and I are very happy about that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Flagging! That's what it's called when a rooster attacks with his spurs......right?? There was a line from Cold Mountain where Ruby said "I won't tolerate a flagging rooster." Our rooster Hurley is a sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Knock on wood, our rooster (1yo) is very nice. However, if he starts coming quickly after one of the kids, we've instructed them to turn around, hold their hands up in front of them and say "No, George" in a very firm voice. It seems to stop him in his tracks. You can also de-spur them, which frankly we should be doing because our poor hens are practically hairless!! George is an "active" rooster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julpost Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hmmm....might be time to treat Mr. Rooster to a nice hot bath with onions and carrots. :D ~astrid (four hens, no roosters. The hens and I are very happy about that!) Too funny....a bath.... The kids don't like it when I even mention eating a chicken to dh. Dh and I now can have our own code..."is the chicken ready for a bath?" LOL I'm not brave enough to eat one of my own chickens yet but I'm getting there. I used to not even be able to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I just have to say that when a rooster pecked me as a child, my grandfather sent him directly to the stewing pot. Nicest thing the man ever did for me. Silly rooster anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Knock on wood, our rooster (1yo) is very nice. However, if he starts coming quickly after one of the kids, we've instructed them to turn around, hold their hands up in front of them and say "No, George" in a very firm voice. It seems to stop him in his tracks. You can also de-spur them, which frankly we should be doing because our poor hens are practically hairless!! George is an "active" rooster! Boy, you have pretty special hens if they had *hair* before George came along! :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is it normal for roosters to bite or peck at someone? I hope this isn't abnormally aggressive behavior or he may be destined for the ol' stewing pot. :001_smile: Cockerels (young male chickens less than a year old) - not unlike most members of the male species (;)) become more aggressive as they grow older and their hormones start to kick in. Often, they don't show their "true colors" until they are around a year, though some start much younger. I've had only one rooster (out of many attempts) that managed to behave himself well enough to stick around until he died of his own accord. The rest went on a date with Dumplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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