I added a rooster to fertilize the eggs 3 mo ago. Still no mating and no bulls eyes. Huge disappointment when you consider how much trouble they can be.:rant
Yes in my opinion its better to have a hands off approach when it comes to raising roosters. I do catch mine occasionally and carry him around a bit before placing him on a hard surface .I hold him down like this until he grows tired of squirming and relaxes then I hold him a couple more...