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[galanie]

Here's what I've been told. A comb is one of the easiest things in the world to fix. And in a show, it's only worth one point. Yet it would have to be a pretty messed up comb to count for that whole point off. There are many, many more important things to breed for. Such as temperament. This is inherited. You might get a good comb out of a boy with a bad one but you won't get a non-aggressive boy out of a rooster that is aggressive. Only parroting what I've been told. None of this is my own knowledge. I do trust the source, but I still could be wrong. Personally, I want one that treats my girls right. And is not aggressive to humans. Comb be switched, if they're bad on either score, they will be (and have been) delicious.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Galanie! too funny... yes, will be delicious....but which one? Could you tell me who you would keep of the three I've posted? The other two are 5 months old and are in posts 7726 and 7727

 

[galanie]

[COLOR=0000FF]Galanie!  too funny... yes, will be delicious....but which one?  Could you tell me who you would keep of the three I've posted?  The other two are 5 months old and are in posts [/COLOR]7726 and 7727 

I'm the wrong person to ask. My opinion though, since you asked, is to give them more time before choosing. By the way, the second one looks a lot like a hen in that picture. I'm guessing they were different ages? Because if they were both the same age when the pics were taken, um, no contest. Mr. "bad comb" would stay if it were mine.

 

[delisha]

Nice looking bird. Seems like you have some decisions to make. I like this bird. Nice looking winning bird that tares up your hens..whats a person to do. He might need some reconditioning or an attitude adjustment. You have a mean ole hen or two who likes to train brutes into gentlemen?

 

[deek]

If you had mealworms you would not have a problem getting them.

Oh, I know your secret!

 

[delisha]

I need to learn to grow them delightful worms!

 

[deek]

Here's what I've been told. A comb is one of the easiest things in the world to fix. And in a show, it's only worth one point. Yet it would have to be a pretty messed up comb to count for that whole point off. There are many, many more important things to breed for. Such as temperament. This is inherited. You might get a good comb out of a boy with a bad one but you won't get a non-aggressive boy out of a rooster that is aggressive. Only parroting what I've been told. None of this is my own knowledge. I do trust the source, but I still could be wrong. Personally, I want one that treats my girls right. And is not aggressive to humans. Comb be switched, if they're bad on either score, they will be (and have been) delicious.

 

[Smithyard Farm]

wow! is it okay to say "how pretty" maybe "very handsom" is better...!

 

[delisha]

You can't cull this early for looks. These birds take a long time to mature. How old is your Alpha?

 

[littlechicklet]

Oh, I know your secret!

Your mealworm farm is awesome!

I a just getting started on mine. And if I don't stop feeding them to the chickens I will never get it going.

what kind of substrate are you using for yours?