Show off your Old English Game Bantams!!

[Alex1010]

Wrap him up tight, be careful to take the wattles and earlobes as single pieces (try and not run your cuts together). Zip tie his legs together. I like to turn my birds on their back as it seems to calm them, and cut from the bottom so I can see. Be brave, make solid cuts and no matter how he looks, he's not going to die. Take your time and do it right. Paper towels are good to dab the blood away.

Okay thanks, it's so windy outside I might wait. But he's so tamed he comes up to me, I don't want him to think I betrayed him lol

 

[jophus]

Okay thanks, it's so windy outside I might wait. But he's so tamed he comes up to me, I don't want him to think I betrayed him lol

Mine actually don't seem to remember. They often tame down even more after dubbing.

 

[Alex1010]

Mine actually don't seem to remember. They often tame down even more after dubbing.

Yeah I've heard they get more tamed when dubbed, the wind was crazy cold today might have to wait.

 

[jophus]

Yeah I've heard they get more tamed when dubbed, the wind was crazy cold today might have to wait.

I fixed up a place inside to dub. It gives me a little more control and lighting.

 

[Alex1010]

I fixed up a place inside to dub. It gives me a little more control and lighting.

Yeah that could help

 

[abbevilleoz]

Mine actually don't seem to remember. They often tame down even more after dubbing.

I kept mine secluded afterwards in a small cage for a day after dubbing. He was just as gentle and unafraid of me as if nothing happened.

 

[jophus]

I kept mine secluded afterwards in a small cage for a day after dubbing. He was just as gentle and unafraid of me as if nothing happened.

This is a key I forgot. Have a place to separate your roo for at least 24 hours. Even his hens could pick and keep him bleeding. The hens with my black roo tried this, but he quickly lined them out. I've seen some that won't stand up to attackers though.



Edit: Sharp scissors, narrow blades, smaller ones. I use disposable pairs I get that are unused during surgical procedures. Nothing special, but they're sharp, and designed to cut flesh.

 

[Alex1010]

This is a key I forgot. Have a place to separate your roo for at least 24 hours. Even his hens could pick and keep him bleeding. The hens with my black roo tried this, but he quickly lined them out. I've seen some that won't stand up to attackers though.



Edit: Sharp scissors, narrow blades, smaller ones. I use disposable pairs I get that are unused during surgical procedures. Nothing special, but they're sharp, and designed to cut flesh.

Yeah I'll keep him secluded for at least a day. Thanks for the helpful tips!

 

[abbevilleoz]

You'll do fine

. There are accounts of a chicken surviving for years after having his head chopped off so don't fret.

 

[abbevilleoz]

You'll do fine

. There are accounts of a chicken surviving for years after having his head chopped off so don't fret.

http://www.miketheheadlesschicken.org