please take a look at this beautiful chicken..

[jophus]

For shows... OEGB cockerels must be dubbed before *I think* November of the year they hatched or the next if December hatched to be eligible for showing...

That is correct. The dub is a bit much, though, more like you would see on a standard game. We leave a little more on top with the OEGB.

 

[jophus]

Why they dub them??? What is the purpose? I just googled it and found out its sucha animal cruelty.

Done properly, by someone experienced, it is quick and really doesn't bleed too much. I can't say how painful it is. Some birds don't seem to mind, others do. I use super sharp instruments as I am fortunate enough to have access to unused disposable surgical supplies that would be otherwise thrown away.

While it's required for shows, I have found the greatest benefit is protection from frostbite. We have periods of really cold (sub zero) weather here. OEGB (mine at least) seem to be susceptible to frostbite, and there's nothing like trying to dub a bird with a dead comb in 10 degree weather. I'd rather do it at a time of my choosing.

 

[BantamLover21]

Birchen Old English Game Bantam, probably.

 

[Ravynscroft]

That is correct. The dub is a bit much, though, more like you would see on a standard game. We leave a little more on top with the OEGB.

I agree, it looks like it was a little too much...

Done properly, by someone experienced, it is quick and really doesn't bleed too much. I can't say how painful it is. Some birds don't seem to mind, others do. I use super sharp instruments as I am fortunate enough to have access to unused disposable surgical supplies that would be otherwise thrown away.

While it's required for shows, I have found the greatest benefit is protection from frostbite. We have periods of really cold (sub zero) weather here. OEGB (mine at least) seem to be susceptible to frostbite, and there's nothing like trying to dub a bird with a dead comb in 10 degree weather. I'd rather do it at a time of my choosing.

Yep, very good explanation and info, jophus...

OEGB's get extremely tall and much thinner combs than standard sized chickens, so are much more susceptible to frostbite... I don't dub, but I also don't show mine at this point, only breed...

 

[hannah78]

Im in los angeles and it never gets cold in winter..think they did only for showing.. so I have a stray show bird?? ^-^

 

[jophus]

I agree, it looks like it was a little too much...
Yep, very good explanation and info, jophus...

OEGB's get extremely tall and much thinner combs than standard sized chickens, so are much more susceptible to frostbite... I don't dub, but I also don't show mine at this point, only breed...

I've tried leaving birds undubbed, but always wound up doing it anyway after they got frostbitten.

I do like the look of a dubbed bird over one that hasn't been, and that goes back to my youth. My Dad raised standard American gamefowl and I will always love those guys. Hoping one day to find some really nice standard Old English game.

 

[GitaBooks]

Cackle hatchery has a large number of standard OEGs in a number of different colors.

 

[jophus]

Im in los angeles and it never gets cold in winter..think they did only for showing.. so I have a stray show bird?? ^-^

He doesn't look like a showbird. His type is a little off. That's the kind of dub you see in birds used for fighting, but it could have been someone who just didn't know how to dub. I know my first couple didn't turn out too spectacular either. He is a pretty bird though, and birchens (and crow-wings in general) are some of my favorites. I raise brown reds, lemon blues, blacks and whites. In duckwings, I have silver and blue brassy.

 

[jophus]

Cackle hatchery has a large number of standard OEGs in a number of different colors.

I know, and they are only about 2 hours from me. I'm hesitant to buy game from them, though. Would prefer someone who exercises a little more control over their breeding pens, even if I have to pay substantially more for them.