wilba Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 My cockeral has now started biting my husband and myself! He does a little side walk into us when we first let him out and then does a twisting bite! He acually drew blood from my husband today! Anyone any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 He's trying to mate with you! Suggestions? Wear thicker trousers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 One of mine does this. It really hurts He is destined for the pot anyway so ts not really a problem If you cant keep yours realistically your options are the pot or tryng to rehome him to a much larger flock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 When he looks like doing it, pick him up and carry him around for a bit. That indicates you are the top cockerel. Whatever you do, don't be aggressive towards him because it will only make him determined to win and he'll become more aggressive. A friend has an 18 week old Croad Langshan which is ENORMOUS!. ( imageine an Irish Wolfhound compared to a corgi!) She is training him to associate her with treats and good things ( he'll eat out of her hand and is a real sweetie). She reckons he will get too big for her to control if he becomes aggressive. Seems to be working. Hope it works Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilba Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 He was hand reared and really lovable when we first had him! It is a shame, but we have decided re-home him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Many of us have just got rid.... There is somewhere in Wiltshire that takes unwanted chickens. I think Tom123 has the link. Hope that helps. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilba Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for that! We don't really want to get rid of him, but he is becoming a problem for us!! Hopefully he will find a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Beegal (on most forums) takes unwanted cockerels, he is in Warwickshire I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
