How are roosters supposed to act?

[Lbernie7]

Thank you very much to all. I think I over handled him when he was a chick. I like to handle the hens a lot because they have always turned out kind and personable for me when doing that. I didn't realize he was rooster at that time. I will be sure of what I am handling next time

I’m not an expert by any means, but if you’re planning on getting another rooster here is some food for thought. If he starts trying to be dominant toward you, provoke him and let him fly at you and when he gets close just grab his feet and hold him upside down for a minute. Dominance/pecking order will be established at that point and he should keep his distance/temper at that point when you’re present. Just my experience, maybe not the best option but it’s worked for me.

 

[Folly's place]

Really human aggressive cockerels or cockbirds won't give up, regardless of 'correction' methods; they seem to be hardwired to be jerks. A few boys will be able to learn politeness, and that's great. Better yet, a cockerel who never thinks bad thoughts at all!
I've had one rooster, and as many as six at a time, and I think it's individual behavior that matters. Mine aren't made into pets, or hand fed, or cuddled. They are expected to be polite regardless of my apparel, what I'm carrying, or which hen I'm handling. They are not to injure any pullets, chicks, or hens.
In spring, if spats between breeding roosters happen, one or more will be rehomed. I have three breeding groups, so it works out well here with only three or four roosters.
I'd hate to have chickens without also having a rooster, or three.
Mary

 

[BantyChooks]

Here's a link to my rooster treatment methods, seeing as typing it out again would take too long.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-it-worth-it.1217178/page-13#post-19443949