Good article. My first rooster was an adult and aggressive at first. I followed my instincts and when they went in at night I put on a long sleeved shirt and took the roo off the roost. I then sat with him on my lap telling him what a beautiful boy he was in front of all his girls. I believe he was thoroughly embarrassed and we got along fine after that.
Someone gave me a small Silkie rooster that was attacking her children. He never fully behaved himself but he fell in love with a large Buff Orpington. I noticed he only tried to attack if I accidentally got between him and her. Sadly, I had some sort of predator attack that took her and he died defending her I am certain.
Thanks for defending the roosters.