I found my problem this morning. Hormonal. And there would have been nothing I could have done about it and it would have only got worse. That's his on the left and meat roo on the right.
I've been following this thread and have tried a few things. He hasn't given me any problems since I properly demonstrated power differential to him, and have been positively reinforcing respectful behavior. I am, however, looking for a replacement for him and may just bite the bullet and order...
Heh. My motto is "Every rooster is a good boy. Some just take extra seasoning and steam pressure."
Evidently, I've been too gentle with them doing the dominating trick. I did it two nights ago until I thought I might have injured them (they were fine). And yesterday, neither of them even looked...
No, you can't. He has to learn that his only choice in life or death is to be a good boy and It may take some seasoning and steam pressure if he continues to make the wrong decisions.
I was squatted down in the run giving soldier worms to everybody when my 8-month old Welsummer Marans cross blindsided me and drew blood on my lip and under my ear. He could have KILLED me if he had spurs. I had his feet in one hand and his neck in the other, about to snap it and throw him into...