Do all Roosters Peck at chicks?

[NotDenice]

Hello! Second post on here, from the last post I was concerned in how eggs laying would essentially go for older eggs, but now I have two cute chicks- Butters and Benji!

but i also have the father-

He’s seen the chicks but hasn’t pecked at them once! Yes he’s curious and the hen allows him to get close to the chicks or step on her( close to mate with her again) but stops after awhile. Do all roosters peck at chicks? because mine doesn’t seem to do so, but I also don’t want to let my guard down either. My hen isn’t as defensive as other hens I’ve seen in videos before, that’s a little worrying my rooster just seems curious is all-

 

[centrarchid]

All have capacity for it. Most also have capacity for nurturing chicks. Sometimes the roosters can help procure food and help with predators.

More extreme examples are in following link.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-to-look-for-in-a-broody-rooster.882368/