my rooster is a typical rooster with other people. You're right, I am careful. I'm also diligent about consistently "putting him in his place". He, along with my hens are fenced in in an area about 40 feet by 90 feet. (about a fifth of an acre?) If I'm expecting company, he gets temporarily...
I also want to add that I have one acre in the country. Mr. Burt is my only rooster and together he and I take great care of 5 hens. They're all the same age at about 2 years old.
I seldom put my "2 cents worth" in, but on this topic, I must. I've always had a rooster and couldn't be any more in love with them. However, he can't be allowed to think he's the one in charge. First, you have to change your fear into a bit of anger that you're being controlled by a smaller...