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Yes the roos are going as soon as I can 100 percent identify them all....unless I happen to fall inlove with one of them. I prefer a hen only flock for sure.I’ve noticed that most chicks don’t like being handled until they are fully feathered. Growing in new feathers is rather uncomfortable. I eventually got in the habit of just going and sitting in the chicken tractor with them and basically ignored them. I’d take a book or some paperwork. Eventually when they would get tired they would come and perch on my legs but it took awhile. And mine didn’t get comfortable with being picked up until they started laying. My roosters have always been less social even at a few days old so that may be part of it if you haven’t gotten straight run before. Also like others have said RIRs are one of the friendliest breed so other breeds may seem unfriendly in comparison.