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In my opinion the rooster is just being a rooster. He see's the dog as a threat as well he should. Some of them learn that the farm dog is not a threat, other's never get it. If he insists on going after your dog until the dog feels forced to defend himself then I'd either pen the rooster or rehome him. You are lucky to have a good dog who is good with the chickens. Don't want to mess that up.
As far as his threatening posturing with you. Again, normal roo behavior. If all he does is posture but doesn't attack and moves out of the way when you push by him then I'd call it a good day! If he's young he may ramp up this behavior into actually attacking you in his attempt to show you that he is boss. Especially when you try to handle the hens. Don't let him get away with it or it will get worse!
A lot of roo's are mean, nasty creatures that end up in the stew pot. There's also plenty that are good roosters, good to their hens, learn to be decent around the humans and are just good at their job. That's the kind I have but it took a little training! Then there are a few that are actually friendly with people and don't mind attention, petting etc. But in general, no, I don't usual expect a roo to be a cuddler.
First,
In my opinion the rooster is just being a rooster. He see's the dog as a threat as well he should. Some of them learn that the farm dog is not a threat, other's never get it. If he insists on going after your dog until the dog feels forced to defend himself then I'd either pen the rooster or rehome him. You are lucky to have a good dog who is good with the chickens. Don't want to mess that up.
As far as his threatening posturing with you. Again, normal roo behavior. If all he does is posture but doesn't attack and moves out of the way when you push by him then I'd call it a good day! If he's young he may ramp up this behavior into actually attacking you in his attempt to show you that he is boss. Especially when you try to handle the hens. Don't let him get away with it or it will get worse!
A lot of roo's are mean, nasty creatures that end up in the stew pot. There's also plenty that are good roosters, good to their hens, learn to be decent around the humans and are just good at their job. That's the kind I have but it took a little training! Then there are a few that are actually friendly with people and don't mind attention, petting etc. But in general, no, I don't usual expect a roo to be a cuddler.