Old English Game. Old English Game chickens are one of the most aggressive chicken breeds. They were originally bred for cockfighting, so they have a lot of energy and aggression.
Some of the best aggressive roosters include: Malay, Old English Game, and Cornish Chickens. These aren't the only ones! Several game chicken breeds make this list, so let's take a look at what you should know about these chickens.
White Orpington roosters are known to have friendly and calm temperaments. They are a very laid-back breed suited well for small backyard flocks.
Silkie. Silkie roosters are not known for being aggressive. They are calm, friendly and docile – some roosters have been known to become lap roosters! You can expect them to take good care of their hens and to be quite attentive to the flock's needs.
The Quietest Rooster
Specifically, the Lavender Orpington is an extremely quiet breed of chicken. While not yet recognized by the APA, this chicken is quickly becoming a family favorite. The roosters are no different than the hens with their laid-back take on life.
Taming Aggressive Rooster Behavior
Take a few steps or even run toward him. DO NOT walk away from him or turn your back to him until he has surrendered to you. The process may take a little while, but be patient. Be prepared to stand and stare at him, but don't walk away.
A rooster often has his favorite girl, with whom he spends most of his time. She is not necessarily at the top of the pecking order, but he will treat her like a queen. It's possible that other hens might be envious of her role, because when the rooster is removed, his favorite hen is sometimes picked on by the others.
Ideally you should have at least 10 hens for each rooster in your flock. Having a proper hen to rooster ratio in your flock will prevent rooster fights and keep the hens from becoming stressed out by too much rooster attention.
We normally recommend one rooster for every ten hens or so. In a large flock, there is often more than one rooster, with no problems. In smaller flocks, it's a greater risk. However, many breeders keep significantly greater numbers of roosters with their girls--one rooster for every two, or one for every five.
Aggression typically becomes apparent in cockerels when they reach puberty, generally any time after four months old. Sexual maturity ushers in the full load of testosterone, which is a behavior game changer for some.
Flogging – the rooster will fly at you and try to beat you with his wings and rake you with the spurs. Spurring – as the name suggests, jumping at you and trying to rake you. Chasing – he may try this with children more. Chasing you away from the flock.
Since chickens are prey animals, they may perceive anything new or out of the ordinary as a threat, and they will fight to their death to protect their flock. Having an aggressive rooster doesn't mean you did anything wrong while raising him. Some chicken breeds tend to be more aggressive, like Cornish Indian Game.
The first rooster to crow each morning is always the dominant male. Roosters then crow in order of seniority. Remove the dominant rooster and the second-in-command takes over the crowing order (and the flock).
Kelso tops the list of the most intelligent fighting roosters. Because of their strength on the ground, Kelso grapplers seldom take the fight to their opponents in the air. When attacking, a Kelso will always take an evasive stride to the side before launching into the attack.
Bantams are known for their occasionally aggressive behavior, but for the most part they have the same temperament as regular sized chickens and roosters.
If you decide to keep multiple roosters in a flock, you will want to double or triple your coop/run space. The general rule for space per hen is 3 square feet of coop space and 10 sq feet of outside run space. Of course the more space the better, but if your space is limited, these are the guidelines for happy birds.
A rooster may mate from 10 to 30 or more times per day, depending on the availability of hens and competition from other roosters. However, the number of sperm per ejaculate is seldom less than 100 million which is the minimum required to maintain high fertility.
Roosters needs to mate with a hen two or three times a week in order for the hen to lay fertile eggs. You can then incubate the eggs to hatch out chicks. You typically need one rooster for every ten hens. Roosters also can help to protect the flock.
So while the answer to the question of "Do you need a Rooster to lay eggs?" is no, you can certainly have a happier flock with a rooster. Although uncrowded hens generally get along with each other, a flock with a rooster is usually more peaceful. There is less fighting for the top spot by the hens.
Orpingtons. Orpingtons can be the sweetest chickens! This is generally true for both the hens and roosters! This heavy, docile, breed has friendly personalities.
Many roosters have very individual personalities and enjoy attention from caretakers! If your rooster really likes you, he just might dance for you! Make sure your rooster and his hens have plenty of space of their own. Crowding a rooster may make him feel threatened and cause unwanted displays of aggression.
So when your rooster begins to show signs of aggression, or starts to chase towards you, make him retreat, by walking boldly towards him. Another option is to grab a spray bottle or a hose (on a gentle setting), and to spray him when he tries to attack.
Don't act threatening toward a rooster or his flock. Avoid chasing his hens to catch them or performing stealthy behaviors that could be taken as the stalking of a predator. Just be calm and make sure your rooster is aware of your presence. Talking to him in a calm voice can help.
You can trim down a spur much like you would a long toenail or the claws on a cat. It's an attempt that you should probably make at night when the rooster is subdued anyway, and with the aid of a towel to hold him safe and secure. If he struggles even then, try covering his face to calm him.