Our cockerel, Blanchard, is about 8 months old and has recently turned into a real pain in the butt. He has started getting aggressive with my husband and I if we so much as pop into the run to give them fresh food and water. He has pecked me several times and my husband as well, and also our kitten. More frustrating than this what started out as protective behavior toward our three hens (two Andalusians and a Dorking) has turned quite nasty. He is starting to bully them and will not let them out of the coop or let them at the food. Is it time to despatch this cocky fellow, or is there hope?
And as an addendum, would he be any good to eat?