- Mar 27, 2014
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I had a great rooster that has since gone off to live with a more appropriate flock. He was so gentle and easy going with humans when caught, and steered clear when he was not being captured. He would get a little posturing going on if I was capturing hens but never aggressive but I still would not trust a child with him. He stood very tall next to my 6yo niece so would never take the chance of him thinking it was time to test the waters when I was not close enough to intercede. They are still animals which means they are somewhat unpredictable. He was a dream rooster that would allow me to do anything when it came to a health and wellness check and tolerated being carted around while the hens were gathered and checked but still you cannot be sure an animal that has a healthy respect for your dominance will have the same for a child.