cockerel

Hello chech221,

Some breeds can be a little tetchy, marans I hear are one of them, although sometimes you can get a nasty strain! :blink:
It does help to handle often, what I do is take hold of the cockerel and lie him on his side on the grass, then I place on hand over his head which calms him and the other hand I stroke him gently and talk to him until he becomes completely calm,still and quiet. I gently remove my hand, he should lay quiet then after a moment jump to his feet. I give him a treat -piece of bread or something still talking. I breed large faverolles and cochins -both big breeds and have never had a nasty cockerel,