Dubbing

[Zahboo]

I have an OEGB Silver Duckwing and was told I need to dub the comb when it comes in. It is only 3 weeks old. What is dubbing and why do it?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Dubbing is cutting off the comb. If you are going to show it needs to be done by the time the cockerel becomes a cock at 1 year old. I don't believe it is common to dub baby chicks--at least not by the gamebird breeders exhibitors I know. I'm not sure of the exact age, but I'm pretty sure they usually wait until the bird is much closer to a year old than to chick-hood.

If you aren't going to show there is likely no reason to dub.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

Dubbing is removing the comb, wattles, and ear lobes. I usually wait untill they are grown, before I dub. If showing, you are susposed to dub them by the time they are 1 year old, and before November 1st of the year they are hatched. I dub all of mine regardless of wether I show them or not. I personally think they look better dubbed. But if you arent going to show, then it is really up to you.

Here is a pic of my Blue Red OEGB that has been dubbed.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I believe that the way the comb is dubbed differs between breeds. We had a demonstration at a poultry club meeting and saw two different types of comb dubbings. I forgot about the wattles and lobes.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

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You may be right. Only dubbing I have any clue about is on game birds.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

They were different breeds of gamebirds--but I don't recall which ones.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

Hmmmm, ok then Ill rephrase that, OEGBs and American Game Birds, is all I know anything about.

If you think of it let me know. Now you have me wondering.

 

[NYREDS]

Modern Games are dubbed much closer than Old English.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

One of the breeds was dubbed so that the comb looked similar to junglefowl--a smooth ridge; the other was dubbed pretty flat to the head.

 

[FarmGirl01]

I was wondering why sometimes there is a regrowth of tissue on some and others are very smooth? I had a old guy (who I adore) do one of my roosters. It was very interesting, to say the least. I will have my own to do soon. He did a great job.