That boy needs some serious dominance training. He is showing EVERY sign of beginning human aggression. If you have a roo in your flock, IMO, he should NOT be made into a pet. If you pick him up, it should only be for a lesson in human dominance. Hold him in the foot ball hold, and with your other hand, push his head down below his chest. Hold it there until he keeps it down willingly when you remove your hand. Be prepared for him to fight and try to bite. Grab his hackle feathers so he can't bite, and wear long sleeves. When he willingly submits, then lower him to the ground, while still restraining him. Again, push his head down and hold it there till he submits and stops struggling. As you release your grip, if he struggles, repeat the process until he willingly stays put while you let go of him. Never let him get within arm's reach of you. If he starts the dance, gets within arm's reach, or gives you the stink eye, immediately "walk through" him. In other words, head towards him, and keep plowing forward to make him get out of your way. Plow him along with your feet. Give chase until he runs for cover. Take a stick into the coop/run/yard with you, and when he shows up, use it to herd him around a bit. Where ever he happens to be standing, that's where you decide to be. Claim any bit of real estate he happens to be standing on. When you give treats to the girls, make him back off and don't let him have any until you say he can. Use your stick to herd him away from the treats. You don't hit him, simply use it to tap his tail to make him go where you want him to go. If you can get him under control immediately, you have a chance to rehab him. However, if this continues, he needs to go. The biggest concern is, that eventually, he will attack a human. And they go for the weakest human they see. It could be a visiting child. For that reason, I never allow children and roos in the same yard at the same time.
