@Pastel the Rooster the space is definitely a thought that sparked an idea with me. More space is ALWAYS better. If there is ANY way you (and your family) can create more space for them, it will also help. The space doesn't have to be out. Upward is also a good way to do this. @micstrachan has a...
Keep bringing in your ladies to meet the littles and the littles out to familiarize themselves with the yard and coop. You'll get there. Sir Jaffar trusted you implicitly.
Yes. They will all help teach the boys to be good.
Edit: one of the duties of a GOOD rooster is taking over the leadership of chicks when mom abandons them. They become his responsibility. Giving Pastel more responsibility (actually, I recommend putting all the chicks in, but stand a few stumps...
I'm glad to hear you're going to work with him. Even if you make the decision down the road for him to go to a new home, you'll be glad you worked on your own habits and I think you'll find you learn a lot.
The girls do it as they would a rooster they like, asking him to give them good foods. He does it because you're a rooster stealing his girls. Giving him the food to give to them will go a LOOOOOONG way towards changing his behavior...and changing how you pet them will also.
Ok. I watched to 6:45. Here's what I'm seeing.
1. You're afraid of him and doing a good job of masking it, but he knows it.
2. In his mind, you're another rooster coming into his territory.
3. The way you're petting the girls, you're trying to MATE with his girls, IN FRONT OF HIM.
4. The...
It actually looked like a crown with points until he lost the points to frostbite. I'm glad it's healed so well. He is such a protective sweetheart and I treasure him in the flock. His attentiveness to Twirp after her overnight in the bush last fall was truly a joy to witness, and earned him a...
Mugs from Wednesday's photo shoot
Chia protesting her sister in her desired nest box.
Hector (and my toes) is fine coming up to me....I think he's hoping that will keep the little puff monster away from him.
The little puff monster, Cheetah
Twirp hoping for a treat.
Pear's spa day with...