One of our members from Nebraska had a splash Orpington rooster who was related to my big blue Suede. Hope I tell this story right. When she wasn't home, there was a handyman working on the property. Dogs invaded the flock and her rooster engaged the dog about fifteen times before the dog...
No, it isn't the actual handling that is bad. It merely brings out his temperament. If he is prone to aggression, it will make him think of you more as an equal and he will take you on one day. If he is even-tempered, then it only makes him more of a pet. Handling doesn't cause aggression, just...