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Quote: i think you would want the comb and wattles to be fully grown before dubbing them Yes, you want the bird finished out well. if you will wait till 8 - 9 months when the tail sickles and Primaries are complete rather than still molting in it really does help. As when teh tail is molting...

Quote: never had a problem with them, and I do hundreds every year. They are actually much mor eproud of themselves after being dubbed. Only a few have ever acted like it was painful and that was ussually just the first cut on teh comb, not the wattles or earlobes. Blood loss is very minimal...

Quote: It prevents frost-bite for certian, which is and would be much worse than dubbing them. I have had a few that I could sit on leg, hold lossely with one hand when dubbing and not a peep from the bird. they look and act much better, carry themselves much more proudly and are not prone to...

Quote: Haven't ever done it, but I don't think you eat the left over part It is commonly eaten in several other countries, it is chewy and has very little if any flavor when not well seasoned.

Quote: Best bet for dubbing, I often do this alone. get a small bucket fill with ice, then top off with water allow it to set 5 minutes. Wrap the bird in a hand towel feet extended out the back and wings held firmly to the sides. exposing only the head and neck. Dip the birds comb in the...