Roosters change over time but one thing I have observed that stays consistent. An aggressive to humans rooster never seems to get any better. I'm going to have to agree that "at this time" your Orp is a better choice. And yeah, todays sweetie pie can be tomorrows nightmare bird.
Be mentally prepared to stew pot him later as well.
If you are going to keep a rooster with your flock you have to be emotionally ready to cull that rooster and not get overly attached to him. Young roos can be awkward and clumsy with hens until they learn better (or not), hens have their favorites also and will flock to that favorite even if he's a bad rooster. (sound familiar? Just like teen girls sometimes go for the bad kid) But I'd Never, EVER keep a rooster that attacks humans. They can do some serious damage and while your child may be old enough to avoid the Maran if you had a young child visit you could have a disaster in the making.
Be mentally prepared to stew pot him later as well.
If you are going to keep a rooster with your flock you have to be emotionally ready to cull that rooster and not get overly attached to him. Young roos can be awkward and clumsy with hens until they learn better (or not), hens have their favorites also and will flock to that favorite even if he's a bad rooster. (sound familiar? Just like teen girls sometimes go for the bad kid) But I'd Never, EVER keep a rooster that attacks humans. They can do some serious damage and while your child may be old enough to avoid the Maran if you had a young child visit you could have a disaster in the making.