Very docile and calm actually. My husband carries him around and the roo is fine with it, just sits there. He moves out of our way when we feed and water. He has shown no sign of wanting to attack us and he is gentle with his hens when mating. We have another younger rooster of a different breed who is aggressive to the flock and us. The Asian Black will go after the younger roo immediately when he sees it but even then he basically simply chases and may get one good peck in, nothing too severe. He is learning to do his job and so far I am pleased with his alertness too. That being said, he is still young, 18 weeks, so it may change. All in all, so far mine is a keeper.