Roosters are a beautiful (and loud) addition to every flock. But fear of an aggressive rooster can make many people back down. Don't worry, with a consistent method and patience you can avoid this problem.
First, check your area laws to make sure roosters are legal (https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-laws.13/). Then ask your neighbors if they are okay with the crowing. Crowing is a natural rooster habit and can't be avoided.
Do your research! I recommend reading: Rooster Flocks (AKA Bachelor Pads), Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation, Selecting Good Flock Roosters, and The Pro's and Cons of roosters.
You'll probably want to choose a method to use with your roosters. The sooner you start, the better.
I searched and collected all the methods I could find on BYC (BackYardChickens) about training roosters a put them here. They are organized by what I call the "Majority Rating" which can be found on the side or bottom of the article page under "article information."
In other words, the best and most used methods are at the top. I recommend reading through several different methods to find the one that works best for you.
I'll update every now and then, so the number of ratings should be fairly accurate. Enjoy!
Methods:
Dealing with and Taming Aggressive Roosters
5 stars, twenty ratings
Keeping a Rooster
4 1/2 stars, fifty-one ratings
Understanding Your Rooster.
4 1/2 stars, forty-seven ratings
A Viewpoint on Managing Roosters
4 1/2 stars, twenty-six ratings
Beekissed's Rooster Speak
4 1/2 stars, twenty-five ratings
The Ever Misunderstood Rooster
4 1/2 stars, twenty-two ratings
The Definite Guide To Roosters
4 stars, twenty-five ratings
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR BY THE MALE CHICKEN DIRECTED AT HUMANS: MAN-FIGHTING
4 stars, four ratings
Taming and Keeping Roosters
4 stars, one rating
Dealing With Roosters Roo Behavior
3 1/2 stars, twenty-nine ratings
Raising Roosters to be Family-Friendly
3 1/2 stars, four ratings
How To Train A Rooster To Be Nice
3 1/2 stars, two ratings
How To Interact with Roosters
2 stars, one rating
If you know of any rooster methods on BYC not included in this article, please let me know! And good luck with whatever method you choose!
(Last updated 9/9/2020)
First, check your area laws to make sure roosters are legal (https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-laws.13/). Then ask your neighbors if they are okay with the crowing. Crowing is a natural rooster habit and can't be avoided.
Do your research! I recommend reading: Rooster Flocks (AKA Bachelor Pads), Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation, Selecting Good Flock Roosters, and The Pro's and Cons of roosters.
You'll probably want to choose a method to use with your roosters. The sooner you start, the better.
I searched and collected all the methods I could find on BYC (BackYardChickens) about training roosters a put them here. They are organized by what I call the "Majority Rating" which can be found on the side or bottom of the article page under "article information."
In other words, the best and most used methods are at the top. I recommend reading through several different methods to find the one that works best for you.
I'll update every now and then, so the number of ratings should be fairly accurate. Enjoy!
Methods:
Dealing with and Taming Aggressive Roosters
5 stars, twenty ratings
Keeping a Rooster
4 1/2 stars, fifty-one ratings
Understanding Your Rooster.
4 1/2 stars, forty-seven ratings
A Viewpoint on Managing Roosters
4 1/2 stars, twenty-six ratings
Beekissed's Rooster Speak
4 1/2 stars, twenty-five ratings
The Ever Misunderstood Rooster
4 1/2 stars, twenty-two ratings
The Definite Guide To Roosters
4 stars, twenty-five ratings
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR BY THE MALE CHICKEN DIRECTED AT HUMANS: MAN-FIGHTING
4 stars, four ratings
Taming and Keeping Roosters
4 stars, one rating
Dealing With Roosters Roo Behavior
3 1/2 stars, twenty-nine ratings
Raising Roosters to be Family-Friendly
3 1/2 stars, four ratings
How To Train A Rooster To Be Nice
3 1/2 stars, two ratings
How To Interact with Roosters
2 stars, one rating
If you know of any rooster methods on BYC not included in this article, please let me know! And good luck with whatever method you choose!
(Last updated 9/9/2020)
