Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. I agree with amynrichie; if your looking for gentle roosters I would avoid Rhode Island Reds. Over the past few decades, I've had quite a few very aggressive RIR roosters. Although their are always exceptions and a rooster from any breed could be aggressive, generally the most gentle roosters are those of the breeds that have a well deserved reputation for being calm and gentle such as Australorps, Orpingtons, Cochins, Brahmas, Silkies, Sussex, and Faverolles; all of which are potential lap pets. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Whatever breed of rooster you decide to get, good luck with your flock.