Birds breaking bad

There is often one bird in the flock that doesn’t toe the line. Frequently it’s the rooster showing off how brave he is, but right now I’ve got some egg eaters. A few weeks back it was a turkey hen that wanted to sleep in the trees at night. Whatever the species you keep, some behavioural problems are bound to crop up.

CRANKY MALES

Nothing shocks like a sudden wham from a rooster or gobbler. Some males become edgy and territorial in spring; others simply develop attitude. Aggressive males should be despatched. They shouldn’t be bred from as you don’t want