Above: a photo of one of our roosters strutting around. This guy has been occasionally known to have some attitude problems, which are quickly adjusted by a well-aimed sweep with a broomstick. Some roosters are a lot more troublesome, however, and may be found incompatible with the backyard flock owner seeking a quiet, peaceful life.
Admittedly, roosters are often the more problematic part of the flock, being noisy, territorial and sometimes aggressive. It is no wonder that the English language boasts of expressions such as “being cocky”. However, I also believe that at least half of all the behavioral management programs in backyard chicken flocks – whether it’s excessive pecking, aggression toward humans or extreme flightiness – can be dealt with by choosing the breed that suits you best.
Read more in my latest Mother Earth News post about chicken behavioral problems: Predators, pests and diseases are not the only challenges a backyard flock owner will have to deal with. Sometimes the problems are originated in the flock itself, and solving them involves lots of creativity, ingenuity and even diplomacy.
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I’ve known some people who could benefit from a swat with a broomstick!
When I was little my grandparents had a rooster they called Tojo. I was too young to understand that, but now I’d say it was probably a very fitting name!
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Oh yeah, I know more than one person I’d be happy to swat with a broomstick. 🙂
I had to Google Tojo. A fitting name indeed. 🙂
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