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Defense of the flock and aggression towards humans don't seem to share the same genes. I think aggression towards humans is a result of lower intelligence causing them to misidentify threats. Anecdotally, I have seen a connection between cockerels who are rough with pullets/hens and giving...

I think you need to thank this part of your mind and respect its wisdom, hard earned from thousands of years of human breeding to not die too quickly. I say this, in part, because I've long noticed people dismissing those instincts in themselves as if they were foolishness or useless or meant...

This thread needs to come with a liability disclaimer for Backyard Chickens in the inevitable case someone gets injured. WARNING: You or someone you know may lose eyesight, or life. At the very least, do not get down on the rooster's level. Remember: random posters on the internet don't care...