Flogging is one of the most common types of rooster attacks. It sounds just as unpleasant as it actually is – flogging is when a rooster flies at you and attempts to beat you with his wings and take you with his spurs.

What to do when a rooster flogs you?

Still other experts say you must show an ornery rooster that you're higher in the pecking order than he is. When he attacks, scoop him up and hold him against your side, clamped under your arm, no matter how much he squawks and flops. Then go about your chores, holding him for 15 to 30 minutes until he's calm.

What does flogging by a chicken mean?

Know the signs: If a chicken lowers its head and sidles toward you, watch out! Being attacked by a chicken might sound hilarious to some—unless it happens to you. ... If not turned away, a chicken will flog its opponent and stand very tall before kicking out to engage leg spurs, pecking, jumping at and spurring as they go.