Alexandra Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So I am trying to keep a sick (maybe dying) cow from killing the vet. I have her lassoed (sp?) and have the rope around a fence post. All of a sudden I feel like someone has whacked me across the shin with a broomstick. It really hurt. The rooster is looking at me all puffed up and mad as heck about who knows what. I reached down and grabbed a board and smacked him on the head. I took 3 good whacks to get him to back off! Is this typical behaviour for a rooster? Could he do this to one of my very small dogs? Last but not least...does anyone have a good Chicken and Dumplings recipe? :glare: Alexandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 LOL! "And we'll kill the old red rooster when she comes! Oh, we'll kill the old red rooster when she comes!. . ." You should sing "She'll be coming 'round the mountain" to that mean old rooster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So I am trying to keep a sick (maybe dying) cow from killing the vet. I have her lassoed (sp?) and have the rope around a fence post. All of a sudden I feel like someone has whacked me across the shin with a broomstick. It really hurt. The rooster is looking at me all puffed up and mad as heck about who knows what. I reached down and grabbed a board and smacked him on the head. I took 3 good whacks to get him to back off!Is this typical behaviour for a rooster? Could he do this to one of my very small dogs? Last but not least...does anyone have a good Chicken and Dumplings recipe? :glare: Alexandra :001_huh: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Maybe the rooster didn't like the idea of his friend the cow being tied up and messed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkeller Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Well that's something I've never had to deal with, so no advice here! But it was an amusing picture in my head, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Aaahh, that brings back memories of my childhood! We had a flock of bantams, headed up by a beautiful rooster that was as mean as he was beautiful. He didn't bother my older brothers too much but he attacked me and my younger sisters. If we had on shorts he would draw blood. One time mom had to rescue one of us girls and she hit him with an old broom so hard that she thought she killed him. That rooster was knocked out cold for maybe an hour. When he awoke he was as mean as ever!:glare: A word of advice: it will take a long time to cook him to get him tender enough to eat, I KNOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is reasonably common among roosters, especially old ones. Chicken and dumplings is a good remedy, but depending on the age of the rooster, soup may work better. I spent quite some time trying to train them not to attack. All I trained them to do was to do sneak attacks instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamommy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This can be a fact of life with chickens. Many get just laying hens as chicks. When we were on our small farm we had to get rid of a couple as we had very small children. Some breeds are particularly notorious for this, also I find that having a lone rooster with a bunch of hens contributes. I never turned my back on some of ours. Sorry about your experience today, it's frightening for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Roosters can be quite ornery. I learned that when we were visiting my aunt who had a rooster (among other animals). This one rooster that they called Fred took a disliking to my dad. He followed my dad everywhere he went on the property. When my dad turned to look at him, that darn rooster would turn and act like it wasn't doing anything. Then one day, Fred was standing between two cars that I needed to walk between. I stopped dead in my tracks and my dad was telling me to just walk through him. I wouldn't so my dad did. He ended up with a hole on either side of his knee from Fred's spurs. I've been weary of roosters ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Our old bantam Red Rooster used to just attack me :tongue_smilie: I loved him anyway, but it could be quite startling to be set upon out of no where. You must have walked "in front of him". Rooster don't like that so much :001_smile: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I am sorry, but I would have loved to be there for this picture. That rooster reminds me of my youngest son when dealing with his brother! LOL Sorry, no chicken and dumplins recipes. Besides, rooster is not the best tasting meat anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Our rule here is that mean roosters die, whether we can eat them or not. That being said, I take my responsibility to tame him very seriously. What you did was great for an attack. Now you need show your dominance every time you are outside. He sees you as a threat to his position in his flock. To show dominance you need to walk straight towards him and not waver in your path. He'll move or attack. If he attacks you MUST keeping moving forward. Hopefully he'll move. Hopefully if he attacks he quits quickly and turn from you or moves to the side. If you can catch him, hold him upside down by his legs until he quits flapping and calms down. This does not hurt him at all. Do this every time you can get your hands on him. I also catch mine and cradle him in my arms just like I do the hens. I support his belly on one arm with one wing pinned up against my body and the other held with my other hand. I sweet talk him. One thing I've noticed is that my attitude makes a difference. My attitude is that I am in control, not him, but I care for him and will take care of him and his flock. I hope that helps. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 That reminds me of the scene in Cold Mountain when Ruby (Renee Zellweiger) says "I despise a flogging rooster. Where is he?" They have him for supper that night! :D Nakia, who is terrified of roosters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I just keep coming back to this post and laughing!:lol: I am really sorry, Alexandra, that you were attacked. It is a very funny visual though!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita in NC Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is very normal behavior. I use to have chickens and the roosters could be very mean. We ended up eating them as the roosters would attack and physically hurt the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 You simply must read Along Came a Dog, by Meindert Dejong to your kids. Some WONDERFUL rooster and chicken farm humor! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 OUCH!!! What a horrible experience! At least you had the stick handy. Is it wrong that I'm giggling at the "Comin' Round the Mountain" reference?? I have to agree it might be time to decree, "Off with his head!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 coq au vin A traditional recipe expects the bird to be old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 One of my funniest memories from childhood is a knock down drag out between my dad and one of our roosters. I'll tell you that rooster turned tail and ran. I really can't remember if my dad actually caught him. I think we had all died of laughter by then. :tongue_smilie: Geese can be quite mean too. I despise birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 So I am trying to keep a sick (maybe dying) cow from killing the vet. I have her lassoed (sp?) and have the rope around a fence post. All of a sudden I feel like someone has whacked me across the shin with a broomstick. It really hurt. The rooster is looking at me all puffed up and mad as heck about who knows what. I reached down and grabbed a board and smacked him on the head. I took 3 good whacks to get him to back off! "And we'll kill the old red rooster when she comes! Oh, we'll kill the old red rooster when she comes!. . ." You should sing "She'll be coming 'round the mountain" to that mean old rooster. That rooster was knocked out cold for maybe an hour. When he awoke he was as mean as ever!:glare: I spent quite some time trying to train them not to attack. All I trained them to do was to do sneak attacks instead. One of my funniest memories from childhood is a knock down drag out between my dad and one of our roosters. I'll tell you that rooster turned tail and ran. I really can't remember if my dad actually caught him. I think we had all died of laughter by then. :tongue_smilie: We rarely keep a rooster more than a year--they get nastier and nastier. WHACK HIM! :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: The original post here was quite funny, but when I got to OHGrandma's post, I nearly fell off the couch, I laughed so hard. Now, after reading the rest of the thread, I'm wiping tears off my face. Thanks for the good laughs, everyone! And Alexandra, I have no advice whatsoever, but I sure hope your leg is OK and that you get that rooster straightened out. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 we had a rooster like that. my husband wouldn't believe me. so I stopped feeding the chooks and gave the job to him. he got attacked. the roster actually spurred him just above the knee. that was the last thing that roster ever did. my husband had a knee jerk reaction and kicked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 :lol::lol::lol: Sorry to laugh - I hope you weren't too injured. I hate chickens. I raise ducks. They don't roost and poop on everything in the barn, they are calm and sweet and fun and they certainly would never hurt anyone. I just LOVE my ducks. My husband has a few chickens. I hate them. Every once in a while, one disappears. I can't wait till they are all gone. They poop on everything in my barn! We do have a rooster but he is quite friendly. I'm scared now, though. He is only 1 1/2 years old. If he turns mean, he'll be sorry! Ducks eggs are delicious by the way and the ducklings are SO cute! Get ducks instead! Here is an out of this world recipe by my Chef-wanna-be daughter. Chicken and Dumplings by: Jes Harmon Chicken: 1 (2 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery or cream of chicken soup Dumplings: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Ice water Place the chicken, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, bouillon, and House Seasoning in a large pot. Add 4 quarts of water and in water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the chicken until it is tender and the thigh juices run clear, about 40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and, when it is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and separate the meat from the bones. Return the chicken meat to the pot. Keep warm over low heat. To prepare the dumplings: Mix the flour with the salt and mound together in a mixing bowl. Beginning at the center of the mound, drizzle a small amount of ice water over the flour. Using your fingers, and moving from the center to the sides of the bowl, gradually incorporate about 3/4 cup of ice water. Knead the dough and form it into ball. Dust a good amount of flour onto a clean work surface. Roll out the dough (it will be firm), working from center to 1/8-inch thick. Let the dough relax for several minutes. Add the cream of celery soup to the pot with the chicken and simmer gently over medium-low heat. Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces. Pull a piece in half and drop the halves into the simmering soup. Repeat. Do not stir the chicken once the dumplings have been added. Gently move the pot in a circular motion so the dumplings become submerged and cook evenly. Cook until the dumplings float and are no longer doughy, 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, ladle chicken, gravy, and dumplings into warm bowls. Note: If the chicken stew is too thin it can be thickened before the dumplings are added. Simply mix together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup of water then whisk this mixture into the stew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Awww, he'd be tough.... He probably just wanted to protect the cow, who he thought you were harrassing, LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gini Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 :lol: When they're babies, you rub the roosters wattles and "make friends" with them. We've tried it with 2 rooster babies, and they grew up to be very gentle roosters. A friend of mine had the same breed of rooster and he was soooo mean. He'd fly up and attack her kids from the back and they would come in with scratches right through their clothes! My 12 yod says an umbrella works well, too. Another tip is to go for docile breeds. As for cooking a rooster....My old neighbor says "cook a rooster on a piece of cardboard and eat the cardboard" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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