The bantams certainly get the job done, and even if they are aggressive, they're not as dangerous. We had a barred cochin bantam roo that would do his little wing-shuffle, then launch himself at my ankles. Just holding my foot up would knock him over!
I would suggest you try having a...
We're not against them... just their aggressive behavior. Some of us fall in the cut-and-dry category of removing them if they're aggressive. I must admit that it had crossed my mind. But I'm in a grey area right now... he's my only rooster, and has been keeping the girls fertile. So far...
Our roo does that too... I love watching him care for his girls. Now, I did catch him and have a nice little "chat" with him... he's keeping his distance for the time being.
This time of the year, the roosters are super protective of their flock... I have a bruised abrasion from the hair line on the right side of my face, down across my eye, and down my cheek from my roo a couple of days ago. I usually have a boot ready for him, but he caught me by surprise as I...