Had one a lot smaller than That! That thing is huge.. I got tired of mine attacking me every time I went in to feed and water, so I let the blasted thing out and was just waiting for a hawk to relieve me of that task. Frikkin thing snuck upon me while I was working on a mower. I heard the wings and then the weight on my leg, Aaand the damned spurs. Slapped him in the head and got away from him, went in and got a 22 pistol. He made it to a tree line, but I laid a few shots down and heard one hit. Little bastard did not die. Not a sound out of it for three days, then I heard it. Musta just clipped it, so I went for the gun and in the time that took, his raucous celebration got the attention of a hawk. Sounded like he put up a decent fight, but gone he was.. Nope, don't Want another free rooster.
Pointing out logical inconsistencies and solving problems are what I do in life. It pays ok. It'd pay better if I didn't give it away for free so often. ;)
And no, I'm not trolling. I've been reading and commenting for...what? A decade now? I'm posting anonymously because I'm well aware of society's insane attachment to dogs.
And yes, anyone breaking into my home and shooting my well-behaved dog would earn themselves a death sentence. But if my dog were roaming around the neighborhood being aggressive towards people or their livestock, I would absolutely expect someone to put a bullet in it.
Over the last 30 years I've provided a home for a number of dogs at the humane society. Only two ended up bad. One was absolutely normal for almost a month, then he suddenly snapped and bit my kid on the face. I immediately tried to grab the dog and he retreated into a corner by the door. When I came near him to put a leash on him, he started growling. I lasso'd him with the leash, hung him over my shoulder by the leash, carried him outside, wrapped the leash around a t-post a few times, stepped back, and unloaded 16 rounds from my 45 into him. Went back inside to help my wife finish patching up my kid and drove him to the hospital for stitches. Sheriff came out to investigate, showed him the dog, and he left.
The second one kept getting out and going after the neighbors cows. Nothing worked on him. He wouldn't come when he called. Treats didn't convince him to come back. An 8-foot fence didn't stop him. Neither did the neighbor's electric fence. A shock collar wouldn't deter him.
I called the humane society and told them they had to come pick him back up before he killed a cow. They got there and the idiot didn't latch the cage properly. 30 seconds later the dog was attacking another cow. Pulled out the trusty 45 while my neighbor was grabbing their .22 rifle, and we put the damn thing down.
The other 8 dogs lives out their lives watching over my family, getting treats, and helping raise my kids. They're buried out on the back of my property.
But society would have you believe I was a "bad guy" because I blew away two dogs with no remorse.
The circumstances you described, I'd have shot the dogs too. But the original post that started all this was over a woman who CLAIMED the 'wolf' was aggressive. Remember, this is a person that didn't even know it was a dog until she posted pictures of her 'wolf' on social media and was called out for it.
But really, if you say something, you need to own it.
i have had roosters like that before. i would put them out of the pen to play with the dogs, coons, bobcat's, owls and hawks. they would last two days, max. roosters are a dime a dozen. life is to short and roosters to plentiful for that kind of shit. the best i ever had were buff orpingtons, they were like puppies.
Maybe I'm splitting hairs, but I don't care if she can't identify a dog verses a wolf when we're talking about aggression. Maybe she's a public-school-educated city slicker. If so, she's a moron.
But if I see something with three eyes and fifteen legs that's acting aggressive, I'm going to shoot it--even if I can't identify it.
ONE MORE TIME..... She CLAIMED it was being aggressive. This is coming from a woman that can't tell a dog from a wolf and you seem to think that she can tell what's aggressive or not? For all you know, the 'wolf' might have just been standing there. And this is the very last comment that's getting posted here on the subject. I have better things to do than argue.
Nice looking bird. I’ve had some big friggin roosters over the years with a Black Minorca being a standout. We’ve scaled down some now and always have less than a dozen hens( right now 9) and with that number I won’t torture them with a rooster.
I remember my grandpa's mule biting him on the shoulder in the barn one time. grandpa almost beat him to death with a tobacco stick, then spent the night in the barn patching him back up afterwards. the fucker bit him hard enough to bleed and leave a mark he carried until he died. you have to watch yourself with critters.
Yep. Roosters especially. Even my bantam rooster had a go at my nephew (among other kids). The spurs were huge relative to his vsize. Niece still has a leg scar from her dad's rooster. That rooster was despatched and the spare, who was mild mannered while second in line, grew and developed great plumage along with the mean streak his forbear had.
That rooster would be five or six chicken pot pies and a mess of chicken and dumplings. That way you don't have pluck him as you can skin him and cook the meat in a crock pot.
My first thought was, why would anyone keep an animal that was so nasty. Then the conversation turned to how they took care of their hens, and it made sense. One thing that really brings this to the front, is that I went to the convenience store at the corner to get some bread and eggs. The eggs were normally around 1.98$ a dozen, no matter large or extra large size. Not today, though. 4.49$ a damn dozen. I was not shocked, I was mad. This from just a few days ago, that the price went up. I told the girl working there, I did not want to buy the chicken, just some of the eggs. One other thing I had to mention, is that I just read that our wonderful president has pardoned all people convicted of federal marijuana possession charges. And directed his people to look into either rescheduling the drug or some such thing. I am certain that it has nothing to do with the upcoming midterm elections.
Roosters are good for 3 things: Making more chickens, protecting their flock, and eating if you butcher them young enough that they're not tough and stringy.
We had one that would go after everyone, everyday when I got home from work I would go through the back screen door walk up and kick him hard in the head. After 2 weeks, everytime the screen door hit he would run to the woods.
Heh, brings back memories. When I was a young lad on our ranch in Amador county (CA) we had two roosters just like him. One of them didn't last very long, don't remember, might have been a hawk that got him. His buddy was smarter and a tough old cuss. We named him Charlie. He would try to attack, but would pull up short at the last second to check and make sure you weren't looking, which would give him away. One time I played dumb and let him make his move. Caught him with a kick mid-air and punted him through the goal posts. From then on I just threw shit at him whenever he was in range. Got to where he could be 50 yards away and all I had to do was reach for the ground, and he would sound the alarm and run for cover.
That said, credit where credit is due. One day I walked out the back yard gate headed for the shed and realized it was dead quiet. Not an animal sound to be heard. Also not a chicken in sight. The shed was very old and had dirt floor. There were a couple of broken side boards where chicken sized critters could enter at will. There were also two huge White Oak trees that shaded the whole area. As I walked past the shed, two red-tail hawks launched out of those trees and flew away. At the same time I heard a single quiet "cluck" from inside the shed. I peaked in, and Charlie had the entire flock in a tight bunch in the middle of the floor and was marching sentry around them.
That poor rooster is just misunderstood. He tryina' turn his life around and get his GED so he can be a brain docta'. Prolly on his way to Sunday School.
Rooster: Boy you best not be coming around here without my cigarettes and meal worms or I is gonna get you! Ya hear! (You might need to get him a leather jacket too.)
Raised these damned things when I was a kid. I don't miss them in the least. Those fresh eggs however, that's almost enough for me to pick up a half dozen or so to keep here.
Had one a lot smaller than That! That thing is huge.. I got tired of mine attacking me every time I went in to feed and water, so I let the blasted thing out and was just waiting for a hawk to relieve me of that task. Frikkin thing snuck upon me while I was working on a mower. I heard the wings and then the weight on my leg, Aaand the damned spurs. Slapped him in the head and got away from him, went in and got a 22 pistol. He made it to a tree line, but I laid a few shots down and heard one hit. Little bastard did not die. Not a sound out of it for three days, then I heard it. Musta just clipped it, so I went for the gun and in the time that took, his raucous celebration got the attention of a hawk. Sounded like he put up a decent fight, but gone he was.. Nope, don't Want another free rooster.
ReplyDeleteNice-lookin' cocky cuss. --nines
ReplyDeleteDid he "really" came after you? Were there any witnesses to prove you were attacked and not just an animal abuser?
ReplyDeleteOr do roosters get a pass here, but if you look sideways at a vicious dog you're an inhuman piece of garbage who deserves death?
Yeah, smartass - both my wife and neighbor have seen it. Don't you have anything better to do than being a fucking troll?
DeletePointing out logical inconsistencies and solving problems are what I do in life. It pays ok. It'd pay better if I didn't give it away for free so often. ;)
DeleteAnd no, I'm not trolling. I've been reading and commenting for...what? A decade now? I'm posting anonymously because I'm well aware of society's insane attachment to dogs.
And yes, anyone breaking into my home and shooting my well-behaved dog would earn themselves a death sentence. But if my dog were roaming around the neighborhood being aggressive towards people or their livestock, I would absolutely expect someone to put a bullet in it.
Over the last 30 years I've provided a home for a number of dogs at the humane society. Only two ended up bad. One was absolutely normal for almost a month, then he suddenly snapped and bit my kid on the face. I immediately tried to grab the dog and he retreated into a corner by the door. When I came near him to put a leash on him, he started growling. I lasso'd him with the leash, hung him over my shoulder by the leash, carried him outside, wrapped the leash around a t-post a few times, stepped back, and unloaded 16 rounds from my 45 into him. Went back inside to help my wife finish patching up my kid and drove him to the hospital for stitches. Sheriff came out to investigate, showed him the dog, and he left.
The second one kept getting out and going after the neighbors cows. Nothing worked on him. He wouldn't come when he called. Treats didn't convince him to come back. An 8-foot fence didn't stop him. Neither did the neighbor's electric fence. A shock collar wouldn't deter him.
I called the humane society and told them they had to come pick him back up before he killed a cow. They got there and the idiot didn't latch the cage properly. 30 seconds later the dog was attacking another cow. Pulled out the trusty 45 while my neighbor was grabbing their .22 rifle, and we put the damn thing down.
The other 8 dogs lives out their lives watching over my family, getting treats, and helping raise my kids. They're buried out on the back of my property.
But society would have you believe I was a "bad guy" because I blew away two dogs with no remorse.
The circumstances you described, I'd have shot the dogs too. But the original post that started all this was over a woman who CLAIMED the 'wolf' was aggressive. Remember, this is a person that didn't even know it was a dog until she posted pictures of her 'wolf' on social media and was called out for it.
DeleteBut really, if you say something, you need to own it.
i have had roosters like that before. i would put them out of the pen to play with the dogs, coons, bobcat's, owls and hawks. they would last two days, max.
Deleteroosters are a dime a dozen. life is to short and roosters to plentiful for that kind of shit.
the best i ever had were buff orpingtons, they were like puppies.
Roosters are tasty treats. Kill clean and cook.
DeleteMaybe I'm splitting hairs, but I don't care if she can't identify a dog verses a wolf when we're talking about aggression. Maybe she's a public-school-educated city slicker. If so, she's a moron.
DeleteBut if I see something with three eyes and fifteen legs that's acting aggressive, I'm going to shoot it--even if I can't identify it.
ONE MORE TIME..... She CLAIMED it was being aggressive. This is coming from a woman that can't tell a dog from a wolf and you seem to think that she can tell what's aggressive or not? For all you know, the 'wolf' might have just been standing there.
DeleteAnd this is the very last comment that's getting posted here on the subject. I have better things to do than argue.
Nice looking bird. I’ve had some big friggin roosters over the years with a Black Minorca being a standout. We’ve scaled down some now and always have less than a dozen hens( right now 9) and with that number I won’t torture them with a rooster.
ReplyDeleteI remember my grandpa's mule biting him on the shoulder in the barn one time. grandpa almost beat him to death with a tobacco stick, then spent the night in the barn patching him back up afterwards. the fucker bit him hard enough to bleed and leave a mark he carried
ReplyDeleteuntil he died. you have to watch yourself with critters.
Yep. Roosters especially. Even my bantam rooster had a go at my nephew (among other kids). The spurs were huge relative to his vsize. Niece still has a leg scar from her dad's rooster. That rooster was despatched and the spare, who was mild mannered while second in line, grew and developed great plumage along with the mean streak his forbear had.
DeleteThat rooster would be five or six chicken pot pies and a mess of chicken and dumplings. That way you don't have pluck him as you can skin him and cook the meat in a crock pot.
ReplyDeleteHe's already too tough to eat. Besides, before I got him I always had hawks circling around. I haven't seen any at all lately.
DeleteSlow cooker....for 24 hours....heh. it works. Had one that big many years ago. Cooked him slow and long....
DeleteMy first thought was, why would anyone keep an animal that was so nasty. Then the conversation turned to how they took care of their hens, and it made sense.
DeleteOne thing that really brings this to the front, is that I went to the convenience store at the corner to get some bread and eggs. The eggs were normally around 1.98$ a dozen, no matter large or extra large size. Not today, though. 4.49$ a damn dozen. I was not shocked, I was mad. This from just a few days ago, that the price went up. I told the girl working there, I did not want to buy the chicken, just some of the eggs.
One other thing I had to mention, is that I just read that our wonderful president has pardoned all people convicted of federal marijuana possession charges. And directed his people to look into either rescheduling the drug or some such thing. I am certain that it has nothing to do with the upcoming midterm elections.
Roosters are good for 3 things: Making more chickens, protecting their flock, and eating if you butcher them young enough that they're not tough and stringy.
DeleteWe had one that would go after everyone, everyday when I got home from work I would go through the back screen door walk up and kick him hard in the head. After 2 weeks, everytime the screen door hit he would run to the woods.
ReplyDeleteHeh, brings back memories. When I was a young lad on our ranch in Amador county (CA) we had two roosters just like him. One of them didn't last very long, don't remember, might have been a hawk that got him. His buddy was smarter and a tough old cuss. We named him Charlie. He would try to attack, but would pull up short at the last second to check and make sure you weren't looking, which would give him away. One time I played dumb and let him make his move. Caught him with a kick mid-air and punted him through the goal posts. From then on I just threw shit at him whenever he was in range. Got to where he could be 50 yards away and all I had to do was reach for the ground, and he would sound the alarm and run for cover.
ReplyDeleteThat said, credit where credit is due. One day I walked out the back yard gate headed for the shed and realized it was dead quiet. Not an animal sound to be heard. Also not a chicken in sight. The shed was very old and had dirt floor. There were a couple of broken side boards where chicken sized critters could enter at will. There were also two huge
White Oak trees that shaded the whole area. As I walked past the shed, two red-tail hawks launched out of those trees and flew away. At the same time I heard a single quiet "cluck" from inside the shed. I peaked in, and Charlie had the entire flock in a tight bunch in the middle of the floor and was marching sentry around them.
That poor rooster is just misunderstood. He tryina' turn his life around and get his GED so he can be a brain docta'. Prolly on his way to Sunday School.
ReplyDeleteFoghorn Leghorn calms down after being kicked in his feathery ass.
ReplyDeleteProves once again: Pain is the best motivator, whether it involves humans or animals.
Rooster: Boy you best not be coming around here without my cigarettes and meal worms or I is gonna get you! Ya hear! (You might need to get him a leather jacket too.)
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ReplyDeleteRaised these damned things when I was a kid. I don't miss them in the least. Those fresh eggs however, that's almost enough for me to pick up a half dozen or so to keep here.
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