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Shadrach, you are exhibiting a level of contrarianism I have never seen before. It has taken you on path distracting from the OP's original intent. Please relate what you take contrarianism to mean.

You saw only a tiny fraction of what goes on. Try not to be scared of perspectives held by others. Remember, I had to hold a camera while doing the recordings. The same hens will bring broods to me, up on to my lap, then after the chicks settle the hens walks off to forage by herself as the...

Mine say they do not like being picked up. They are cool with jumping up on their own accord and I am too so long as i give the single to do so first.

This is an example of a genius.

Chicks used below were hand raised. The were housed in my man room much of day and not yet given proper free-range time without very direct supervision. They followed me around everywhere when outside house. They were examples of house chickens for the first 6 months which worked well on...

You can start with adult but process slower. Broody hens with chicks learn faster than anyone, the hens that is. Do you have access to Icelandic chickens, they might be able learn fast? The oriental breeds are alleged to be pretty smart as well. My crossed birds are intermediate.

I start by marking birds to be named. Colored permanent marker put on down of head works if chicks hard to tell apart. Then hang with them carrying some quality eats. When I want a bird to come over I say its name and feed only it. For a while others will come over but they eventually learn...

Here is part of process through which most of my pet roosters go through. Imprinting is not a complication as they are hen reared as part of a harem if not part of a greater flock. I make an effort to call groups of bitties and juveniles off so I can work with them. I also work to get...

When raising a rooster for some purpose, I generally raise more than one. There can be selection criteria where some are eliminated. It also provides backup for losses. With the American Dominiques, things like growth rate, type, feather quality, coloration, comb and disposition are...

I have several that interact with me closely, often routinely. Generally, physical contact has them standing on my hand or forearm. Petting and cuddling they seem to have issue with so that is not done. When holding them for control, they are held a manor similar to how my son is doing it...