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My first batch of day old chicks were socialized from the day I brought them home. I handled them and often would have them roost on my lap. Joel, wound up as head roo. He pecked my leg a couple times as a cockerel, but otherwise was a very good boy. He tidbitted his girls and tolerated second...

Update: I witnessed the same rooster attacking his own chicks, he's now pushing up the daisies. I probably won't wait as long to handle the issue if it ever get another rooster attacking my face.

Naw. A bantam doesn't have much meat. Too much work processing for a soup chicken.

What is the line trick?

Before he succeeded Joel (who died) as THE rooster Samuel was deferential, never looked at me crosswise. He was actually aloof even as a chick, and I didn't try to make him into a pet, so we never had any issues. Until this week. It's as if a switch got turned on.

If he were a valuable bird, maybe. He's not, he is replaceable. And I'm not sure I want to pass on his aggressive genes.

Was it spurs, or nails/claws? I don't know. My head is also bruised from the impact, sore along the hairline. Here's my thought: the aggression won't go away if he loses his spurs. A little peck from behind would be easier to work with, but not a head on attack. I don't need the aggravation...

I suppose it could be Spring aggression, but I prefer to keep my eyes.

Similar situation. I had checked behind me because he's been testing me from behind, grabbing my skirt. As soon as I bent over he launched at my face, slammed into my head. I stood up, he was standing in front of me, his demeanor showing he was ready to do it again. I threw water on him, in his...

Thank you. It's just a little sore, but I am more sore at him. Dummy.

For those who were attacked and injured by their own rooster, please respond. My rooster attacked me in the face, just missed my eye. I'm not keeping him, but would appreciate input from others. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fuzzis-chicken-journal.1550586/post-27531561