Well mine came from a hatchery, Cackle to be exact, and they are so very friendly, I love my rooster Handsome, you can do anything with him , I pick him up daily for a once over, trim his spurs, wash his face when he gets into the mud, he is just the nicest boy. at a year and half, and my girls are not lap chickens but I handle them, and can remove eggs if there just hanging out in the nest box without being bitten, once ya have a hold of em they are fine, just don't really like to be held. I think it's really the breeder having a bad unfriendly rooster, it is for sure a genetic trait in meanness, because I learned it all too well with my SS, every single rooster no matter how much handling or how little turned out darn right devil attach chickens...........
I would try worms or treats with your girls, you will be surprised how friendly they can get if they think ya have a nice tasty treat for them..... scrambled eggs, work good too. My fatty hen Smarty pants will even jump on my shoulder if I have treats.
