Yeah, it's quite something. I've been fortunate enough to live with a Balinese (Indonesia) family in their family compound, and have learned quite a bit about t

Yeah, it's quite something. I've been fortunate enough to live with a Balinese (Indonesia) family in their family compound, and have learned quite a bit about the ins and outs of chicken/rooster behavior. One of the things that caught my attention is the endurance that roosters show against one another. Not only do their protect their families, but also their pride. On one occasion, one of my friends smaller roosters (not sure of the breed) would go against a rooster three times the size. And he won! The other rooster (bigger one) was caged at that point. It was amusing to me to watch the smaller rooster climb on top of the cage and just sit there. The only other time you'll see that happening is when a smaller chicken is seeking protection from another family of chickens. Fascinating animals. I used to grow up with chickens all around my neighborhood home but never paid enough attention to see their behavior reflect instinct and some form of empathy.