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I break down and cry everytime I think about it. I know what you mean. I still miss my little Pumpkin, but I got through it, and so will you. This is one of the facts when it comes to keeping chickens: you can't keep them all. This is why it makes sense for us to eat some of them.

I never thought I would shed tears over a rooster that's mean to me. I can totally relate to this. My favorite rooster ever was one that was a little aggressive to me (and other humans) -- not terrible, though -- he would start to come after me whenever I turned my back to him, but would back...

He may target you BECAUSE you handle the food and water. You see it as providing, but he may see it as you meddling with the most important resources within his territory. I think it's about 50/50 with roosters of dual purpose breeds. You'll find a gentle one. Funny how he captivated those 4...

I agree that roosters are pretty much the way they are. No matter what you do, some will be aggressive and some won't be. Your hens will probably be happy to be rid of him. I personally think hens are generally happier without a rooster -- everything seems calmer and quieter without one and...