BelovedBirds
Crossing the Road
Evict? You mean dump your rooster into the wild?Hello, I'm just wondering if I should evict my rooster from the coop? He's 1 year old this July and so are the three hens that he lives with. He's always grumpy with me and does that side-step at me when I bring fresh water and food into the coop each day. Sometimes I have to hold up the empty metal pie-plate as a shield to protect my feet and legs. He's never actually hurt me, but he has pecked at me and scratched me. The 3 poor hens each have bare backs from his attentions. They don't seem to be very fond of him although I'm not sure if I would ever be able to tell. There is a "wild or free-range rooster" that always visits my yard. I'm concerned if I evict my rooster it might fight with this wild one. And I actually like the free-range rooster better then mine. I haven't kicked him out because I do feel responsible for him. I bought all four from the local Tractor Supply store 1 year ago.
This seems to be what you're saying, if you're concerned he will fight with another "wild" rooster
Do not "evict" him. Either cull or rehome him