New Opportunities for Gamefowl

[NYREDS]

I've heard it is used that wayJShubin. I think Centrachid means that wild hens prefer large, bright red combs on cocks. I've not noticed this in my yard, I don't believe. Closer observation is in order! Dubbing, I think, most assuredly shouldn't be DQ

If you're referring to the game breeds in the Standard the opposite is true. NOT dubbing is a disqualification. Not sure where the idea that dubbing was a disqualification came from.

 

[fowlsessed]

Ya, u just read my post wrong. I agree with u. But we are not referring to the show standard, we're talking of coming up with another set of competitions.

 

[centrarchid]

If you're referring to the game breeds in the Standard the opposite is true. NOT dubbing is a disqualification. Not sure where the idea that dubbing was a disqualification came from.

The subject of thread here is about physical abilities. Disqualification based on dubbing or not is has reduced relevance when most birds, all of mine for that matter, would be disqualified on coloration alone since they do not fall into any of the existing color categories suitable for show.

 

[varidgerunner]

The "hen's choice" competition would require two different classes for dubbed and un-dubbed. Multiple hens would have to be used, in case of one hen's color preference or something. That would be a good lead in to a race, where a caged hen was placed at the end of a course with or without obstacles. Time for the course would determine the winner. Finish line would have to be a little short of the hen, some roosters like to start dancing for the hen at different distances from her.

 

[fowlsessed]

I found it, the dummy chicken decoy thing.

 

[centrarchid]

I would like to see how a bird treats a dummy that is controlled to be more natural. Two strings or on the end of a pole would be nice to control pitch and yawl. It would also be possible have accelerometers placed in dummy to measure frequency and energy of impacts. In addition to marks indicating spur strikes a good performance could be assessed by the amount of energy a given competitor imparts on dummy within a set time frame.

 

[JShubin]

I would like to see how a bird treats a dummy that is controlled to be more natural. Two strings or on the end of a pole would be nice to control pitch and yawl. It would also be possible have accelerometers placed in dummy to measure frequency and energy of impacts. In addition to marks indicating spur strikes a good performance could be assessed by the amount of energy a given competitor imparts on dummy within a set time frame.

I thought the same thing about the two strings... or possibly a rod and a string, the rod would allow you to control the dummy a little more and hold it sturdy for measuring hits... a floating dummy would move/sway too much to accurately record forces. Frequency, location and strength of hits should all be considered for final scoring.

Great exercise tool too... I wonder if they are taxiderm dummys? The feathering look pretty real (at least on the low quality video I watched).

 

[varidgerunner]

Fill that thing with cracked corn and whoever busts the piñata is the winner!

 

[JShubin]

Tug-O-War Aparatus setup... using PVC and old wire spools.

I used small dog harnesses for each rooster and they hated it. Instead of tugging or warring they just freaked out, falling over trying to get the harness off their bodies. My Modern Game looked like a fish out water. The American game I used calmed down after a bit but not enough to want to pull. First attempt was a failure but with a little training I think it would work.. The machine should work fine, there is very little friction and the sandbags kept everything taught. Its the roosters that need training and/or a pre-tug warm up to get them excited. A lighter harness might help as well.



Modern freaking out.

 

[fowlsessed]

Wow, nice. Awesome that you did it. Yes, it will definitely take time/training to get them used to it. It's like getting them used to the tie cords.