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My flock is ever-evolving. Sometimes there's a rooster, sometimes there are a lot of cockerels, sometimes there are no roosters... Depends on the year, predators, or many other factors. I agree with Donrae - you may be ready at some point to try again with a cockerel, or you may decide all hens...

We've all been newbies at one time or another, and we've all made mistakes.(I personally don't think getting rid of those two were a mistake) Heck, even the most experienced chicken keepers are still making them now and again. We learn and move on. You don't need to put up with a barnyard fight...

I think you did the right thing in getting rid of them. I would have done the same thing.Retraining roosters can work, but not always. Handling, petting, and being friendly with them can often cause aggressiveness for the reasons listed above. As for your hens, chickens don't like change, but...