I appreciated the fresh perspective on cuddling them -and that we are so much bigger than them. I absolutely love roosters. Their boldness and curiosity as chicks, their protectiveness, their leadership and their shy romantic attempts. I now have 2 and the first is just starting to crow so I have seperated them with hens. I think I am pretty confident, have read a lot on handling them- and now, we will see. Most of the above I already do, but they aren't molly coddled in the lap, anymore. I like the idea for next time!! Mine were also hen raised and then handled a lot. I feel that's important as mother hen teaches them manners to the ladies. 
