dubbing

[DTchickens]

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It can grow back some if it is dubbed when they're young, but it will never look like a normal comb. After the 5-6 month range then it stays the way it was dubbed.

 

[silkiechicken]

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I agree, a term is a term regardless of it's intent. If you use the proper term, what you are doing is more clear and avoids confusion when a new person comes across the topic and needs to find information in a similar situation.

 

[Judy]

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I agree, a term is a term regardless of it's intent. If you use the proper term, what you are doing is more clear and avoids confusion when a new person comes across the topic and needs to find information in a similar situation.

Dub: To prepare for fighting, as a gamecock, by trimming
the hackles and cutting off the comb and wattles.
[1913 Webster]

Web source: http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/dub

I looked for a definition that simply meant the cutting or trimming but could not find one. Perhaps someone else can.

 

[silkiechicken]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dubbing

Main Entry: 1dub
Pronunciation: \\ˈdəb\\
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): dubbed; dub·bing
Etymology: Middle English dubben, from Old English dubbian; akin to Old Norse dubba to dub, Old High German tubili plug
Date: before 12th century

1 a : to confer knighthood on b : to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
2 : to trim or remove the comb and wattles of
3 a : to hit (a golf ball or shot) poorly b : to execute poorly <a dubbed attempt>

— dub·ber noun

 

[Judy]

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Well, BYC can certainly be educational.

I didn't know what I would find when I went hunting for a definition.

Obviously, I was thinking of how the OP might think of the procedure. Not a well worded post on my part, at all.

 

[jeannieo]

well, whatever it is, I did it!

She didn't even seem to mind! I wrapped her in a towel and my DH held her. I wiped the scissors and the area to cut with alcohol, decided where to cut and SNIP, it was done. It didn't even bleed much but I wiped it with the alcohol and I had the Quick Stop so I put that on it and put her back in her crate (in the coop). I think I will leave her there until tomorrow. thanks for all the support and answers!

 

[silkiechicken]

The term dubbing certainly has connotations outside of medical terms since it's often for aesthetics, but we are all here to learn!

Glad you were able to get it done!

 

[Judy]

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Good for you! Good wound care can be a bit uncomfortable for the caregiver. Heck, good chicken care can be the same. Good job.

 

[PunkinPeep]

This is very educational! The only definition i could think of when i saw the post was the one having to do with knighthood!

 

[tulie13]

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"I dub thee... SIR CHICKEN!!!"