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Just to clarify why I haven't suggested you try the grab and hold or the immobilization technique in your case, it is because your fear is too strong right now for such close interaction. The "walk toward and through" technique will accomplish almost the same thing and allow you more space to...

First and foremost you need to understand roosters are intelligent. They are not just a tiny brained chicken. They are more like dogs in their perceptions of threats, and they easily pick up human words to associate with our interactions with them. Use consistent words such as you have when...

No gloves. I've only had biting issues with one rooster. That was his only aggressive trait. I trained it out of him, but it took a year to do it. Remember that your own behavior is what most affects how a cockerel will behave.

Now is the time to address your cockerel's aggression. Read this article https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/i-think-i-have-a-cockerel-now-what-do-i-do.76274/ I whipped up about dealing with a naughty boy first and then we'll talk about it. If you do not attempt to mitigate his behavior...