Sorry, but genetics is a major component of human aggressiveness in roosters (and also other species including humans); therefore, it is an integral part of this discussion. I have been around animals all 69 years of my life. Raised on a farm, raised poultry and many other species for food and...
Fear=aggression, perhaps true in some situations. Environment=aggression, perhaps true in more situations. Genetics=aggression, probably true in most situations. By removing such roosters from the gene pool we can reduce the incidence of human aggressiveness. Gamecocks arre the least human...
Any time we are talking about an animal that has potential to do serious permanent damage, the conversation should be serious. Especially when children are involved an "attitude adjusted" rooster whether permanently or temporarily should never be trusted!
Amen, Katy, a rehabilitated human aggressive rooster will most likely beget more of the same. Is it worth having one child lose an eye because of such a rooster? It is a hereditary trait. Gamecocks are the least human aggressive of any roosters because that trait has been selected against.