To catch a rooster...

[Quackwacker]

Pretty sure roostie has scaly leg mites. The problem is, he’s impossible to catch. Any tips and tricks on how to get a quick, non social rooster? Also, how come non of my hens seem to have scaly leg??

 

[Kale Chips]

I don't have a rooster, but I would assume it's the same as it is for hens. Because they can't see in the dark, it's pretty easy to just pluck them off the roost at night and go about treating the bird. They may flap, but even if they escape your grasp they don't go too far (without being able to see). Bring a flashlight and possibly a helper.

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

But yea, those are leg mites.

 

[neo71665]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-catch-a-chicken-any-ideas.358970/page-2#post-4353419

I use a catch hook

 

[Isaac 0]

As previously suggested, wait till he goes into the coop to roost at night, and being quick, wrap a towel securely around his body and proceed with treating the scaley leg mites. I personally avoid the use of Catch Hooks, I realize many people have great success using them, but it's also easy to accidentally break their leg in doing so.

 

[Abriana]

My beautiful rooster Napoleon was always docile at night, easy to catch and do whatever I needed to do (I had to moisturize his comb every two to three days during the winter because it got too dry, yes, I adored him, as well as duct taping his spurs, he was chill throughout all of it as long as it was at night).

 

[Quackwacker]

I don't have a rooster, but I would assume it's the same as it is for hens. Because they can't see in the dark, it's pretty easy to just pluck them off the roost at night and go about treating the bird. They may flap, but even if they escape your grasp they don't go too far (without being able to see). Bring a flashlight and possibly a helper.

Thanks. He roosts at night so I just doctor him up while he’s roosting. It’s super easy!

 

[Cheeki]

Pretty sure roostie has scaly leg mites. The problem is, he’s impossible to catch. Any tips and tricks on how to get a quick, non social rooster? Also, how come non of my hens seem to have scaly leg??

Wait til he roosts then get him by both feet.