Comments on: Six Strikes and You’re Out: To Kill (I mean “Harvest”) or Not to Harvest An Incorrigible Rooster http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/ Personal website of author Doug Fine Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:24:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Peter Quintin http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-20019 Peter Quintin Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:41:47 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-20019 Just had four roosters preped for dinner, the first one was very good and much better behaved than he was in life. We subed out the task of converting them from nasty birds to a nice dinner. It is not a very pleasant task and is best avoided if possible. PQ Just had four roosters preped for dinner, the first one was very good and much better behaved than he was in life. We subed out the task of converting them from nasty birds to a nice dinner. It is not a very pleasant task and is best avoided if possible.
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]]> By: Susie http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-19027 Susie Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:41:52 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-19027 Why is it roosters have such mean little souls? I remember at about 2-1/2 years of age being flogged by a rooster. I was running in circles with the thing on my back beating me with his wings. I remember my mama slamming him with a broom, and I remember her frying him up for dinner. That was 50+ years ago, and I still remember the terror he instilled and the pain he inflicted. Why is it roosters have such mean little souls? I remember at about 2-1/2 years of age being flogged by a rooster. I was running in circles with the thing on my back beating me with his wings. I remember my mama slamming him with a broom, and I remember her frying him up for dinner. That was 50+ years ago, and I still remember the terror he instilled and the pain he inflicted.

]]> By: Janice http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18997 Janice Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:00:54 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18997 I believe your rooster is an Americauna. I got my 12 pullets (day old) in April . . . two girls of six varieties (we call them our yard art because they are so many beautiful colors). Anyway, about two months later, while lying in bed, I heard a distinct, but croaky crowing . . . twice. Sure enough our pullet, Claire, turned out to be our rooster, Clarence. He looks exactly like yours. I believe your rooster is an Americauna. I got my 12 pullets (day old) in April . . . two girls of six varieties (we call them our yard art because they are so many beautiful colors). Anyway, about two months later, while lying in bed, I heard a distinct, but croaky crowing . . . twice. Sure enough our pullet, Claire, turned out to be our rooster, Clarence. He looks exactly like yours.

]]> By: OrgoCowboy http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18741 OrgoCowboy Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:51:44 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18741 Barb- I wish I knew, and as I mentioned in the Dispatch, he was sent unintended and unidentified by the "chick" company. Barb- I wish I knew, and as I mentioned in the Dispatch, he was sent unintended and unidentified by the “chick” company.

]]> By: Barb Sawyer http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18672 Barb Sawyer Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:54:01 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18672 Does anybody know what breed of rooster he is, because I have one that looks just like him and he's the sweetest rooster I've ever had. But he's pushing 12, and I'd like to find another just like him! Does anybody know what breed of rooster he is, because I have one that looks just like him and he’s the sweetest rooster I’ve ever had. But he’s pushing 12, and I’d like to find another just like him!

]]> By: John http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18587 John Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:56:25 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18587 Men have always been known for their chivalry. If they are treated well by women, they get treated better in return. If women want to be taken good care of by their men, they need to respect and treat their men with dignity. Men have always been known for their chivalry. If they are treated well by women, they get treated better in return. If women want to be taken good care of by their men, they need to respect and treat their men with dignity.

]]> By: Adrienne http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18420 Adrienne Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:51:09 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18420 I agree, 25 chickens is too big of a flock for one rooster to protect. He is probably in panic attack mode and feeling overwhelmed and under appreciated. Add another roo or two and after the pecking order is established, I wouldn't be surprised if things get much mellower. I agree, 25 chickens is too big of a flock for one rooster to protect. He is probably in panic attack mode and feeling overwhelmed and under appreciated. Add another roo or two and after the pecking order is established, I wouldn’t be surprised if things get much mellower.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-18061 Kevin Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:22:32 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-18061 One rooster is never enough. They need to take out their aggression on each other, not on the hens. Craigslist always has people getting rid of full grown birds. Pick up a pair of adult roosters to add to the flock and you will fine. One rooster is never enough. They need to take out their aggression on each other, not on the hens. Craigslist always has people getting rid of full grown birds. Pick up a pair of adult roosters to add to the flock and you will fine.

]]> By: Doug Fine: Author, Journalist, Adventurer, Goat-Herder » Blog Archive » Mozzarella Calisthenics http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-14671 Doug Fine: Author, Journalist, Adventurer, Goat-Herder » Blog Archive » Mozzarella Calisthenics Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-14671 [...] I think, to the goats – Natalie, Melissa, and Nico. They might actually read it, given that Hank, the Funky Butte Ranch’s rooster started behaving himself immediately after I suggested in an earlier Dispatch that he might soon be [...] [...] I think, to the goats – Natalie, Melissa, and Nico. They might actually read it, given that Hank, the Funky Butte Ranch’s rooster started behaving himself immediately after I suggested in an earlier Dispatch that he might soon be [...]

]]> By: Perry http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-13558 Perry Sun, 24 May 2009 21:53:24 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-13558 It is a fallacy that all roosters are equally aggressive. Just like dogs, different breeds have different temperaments, and as stupid as chickens are, they do have personalities. You need to kill Hank and replace him with a more docile breed such as a Silkie or a Plymouth Rock. One approach might be to get two rooster chicks, and then eat the Alpha male before he gets too old and tough. You want a Beta male or one who is too busy fulfilling his "purpose" to go around making trouble. It is a fallacy that all roosters are equally aggressive. Just like dogs, different breeds have different temperaments, and as stupid as chickens are, they do have personalities.

You need to kill Hank and replace him with a more docile breed such as a Silkie or a Plymouth Rock.

One approach might be to get two rooster chicks, and then eat the Alpha male before he gets too old and tough. You want a Beta male or one who is too busy fulfilling his “purpose” to go around making trouble.

]]> By: Ladybug http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-11307 Ladybug Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:55:49 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-11307 Roosters usually turn into pricks when they get older, as you have seen. It's gonna get worse so.....OFF WITH HIS HEAD!! I adore hens but don't much like roosters. They are mean, nasty animals and bully any animal they possibly can. WHO NEEDS THAT, I ASK?? Certainly not you or your animals :-) Peace ~ and good luck. Roosters usually turn into pricks when they get older, as you have seen. It’s gonna get worse so…..OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!

I adore hens but don’t much like roosters. They are mean, nasty animals and bully any animal they possibly can. WHO NEEDS THAT, I ASK?? Certainly not you or your animals :-)

Peace ~ and good luck.

]]> By: Sylvie http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10928 Sylvie Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:10:04 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10928 Doug, I feel your pain. You risk further pain if you sacrifice Hank and then grow to regret taking his life for no good reason. He is, after all, doing what roosters are programmed to do. But your flock of hens doesn't need stud service so why not put HIM (along with your Subaru) on Craig's list, or better yet, give him to a neighbor. This is a pain free solution all around. Sylvie Doug, I feel your pain. You risk further pain if you sacrifice Hank and then grow to regret taking his life for no good reason. He is, after all, doing what roosters are programmed to do. But your flock of hens doesn’t need stud service so why not put HIM (along with your Subaru) on Craig’s list, or better yet, give him to a neighbor. This is a pain free solution all around.
Sylvie

]]> By: thea http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10890 thea Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:44:17 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10890 Roosters and young Children don't mix well, keep a vigil eye out. I have some unruly turkey toms at the moment! A friend said to me, when he was a child, the "bad" roosters, were caught at the start of the chores and carried around upside down -by the legs for 5,10,15 minutes till the chores were done and then released, after a few trips to the upside down ride, the roosters calmed down considerably. Now my tom (1 bad one) is a bit heavier than a rooster, but it seems to be working after 2x and a defensive dog. If you do cook the thing, make sure to slow cook the cock, they do get tough. Roosters and young Children don’t mix well, keep a vigil eye out. I have some unruly turkey toms at the moment! A friend said to me, when he was a child, the “bad” roosters, were caught at the start of the chores and carried around upside down -by the legs for 5,10,15 minutes till the chores were done and then released, after a few trips to the upside down ride, the roosters calmed down considerably. Now my tom (1 bad one) is a bit heavier than a rooster, but it seems to be working after 2x and a defensive dog. If you do cook the thing, make sure to slow cook the cock, they do get tough.

]]> By: Jim http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10506 Jim Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:09:43 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10506 maybe you can use this experience for the betterment of mankind--- maybe you can use this experience for the betterment of mankind—

]]> By: Bobbi http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10138 Bobbi Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:21:45 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10138 I especially like the part where Ruby in Cold Mountain looks at Ada after she wrings the rooster's neck and says, "Let's put him in a pot." As for me, I'd like to have the fortitude to do this, but, fact is, I have never been hungry enough to kill my own meat (or desperate to end farmyard violence). I'd like to hear how you handle it though. Good luck! I especially like the part where Ruby in Cold Mountain looks at Ada after she wrings the rooster’s neck and says, “Let’s put him in a pot.”

As for me, I’d like to have the fortitude to do this, but, fact is, I have never been hungry enough to kill my own meat (or desperate to end farmyard violence). I’d like to hear how you handle it though. Good luck!

]]> By: OrgoCowboy http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10091 OrgoCowboy Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:58:14 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10091 Arlo, you sure packed a lot of cogent comments in one post -- I, too, noticed anti-social roosters proved more comment-inspiring than an anti-social banking system. And any oil from cooking, particularly, does wind up in the vehicle. Arlo, you sure packed a lot of cogent comments in one post — I, too, noticed anti-social roosters proved more comment-inspiring than an anti-social banking system. And any oil from cooking, particularly, does wind up in the vehicle.

]]> By: Arlo Petersen http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10077 Arlo Petersen Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:45:39 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10077 Wow! An article about the Lehman Brothers only garnered three comments and one about mayhem and decapitation generated about twenty. I thought that there would have been more discussion about leaving the Lehman Brothers out for the foxes and scavangers to clean up but on the whole you have a very respectful bunch of readers. Don't forget that if you render the rooster, the fat goes into the truck. Wow! An article about the Lehman Brothers only garnered three comments and one about mayhem and decapitation generated about twenty.

I thought that there would have been more discussion about leaving the Lehman Brothers out for the foxes and scavangers to clean up but on the whole you have a very respectful bunch of readers.

Don’t forget that if you render the rooster, the fat goes into the truck.

]]> By: Shane http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10045 Shane Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:28:30 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10045 An ornery rooster begets more ornery roosters. From my limited understanding of chickens, if you let Hank make an heir, the new rooster will likely be very similar to Hank. If he keeps attacking animals, cull him from the flock and have some Rooster stew. An ornery rooster begets more ornery roosters. From my limited understanding of chickens, if you let Hank make an heir, the new rooster will likely be very similar to Hank.

If he keeps attacking animals, cull him from the flock and have some Rooster stew.

]]> By: Jules http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10026 Jules Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:16:07 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10026 Glad to hear Hank is behaving. I guess if it comes down to it, a quick decapitation would be more humane than abandoned and attacked by wild animals. Glad to hear Hank is behaving. I guess if it comes down to it, a quick decapitation would be more humane than abandoned and attacked by wild animals.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.dougfine.com/2009/03/07/six-strikes-and-you%e2%80%99re-out-to-kill-i-mean-%e2%80%9charvest%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-harvest-an-incorrigible-rooster/comment-page-1/#comment-10005 Sharon Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:04:08 +0000 http://www.dougfine.com/?p=227#comment-10005 No dissing the Shar Pei!! No dissing the Shar Pei!!

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