I profess ignorance in the rooster department, since these are my first. So if he doesn't know or care, then is his brain on a loop? Are matings separated by an internal clock? Where does the sweet rooster behavior come in? The protective nature, etc.? Rodeo is so right as a description - like steer roping. In the morning, as soon as the "it" girl is out of the chute, here come the boys, one on each side running her down. I can't help but cheer when the swing-up lands with a thud. Silkies are such kids in snowsuits. I can't imagine either hitting the target. However, I'll still be vigilant about collecting eggs. Hope I don't get any suddenly broody hens....