Caught mid crow

[dinosaw]

Managed to catch my young OEG cockerel crowing in some photos. He is only 15 weeks old and it has been really interesting to see how big his comb has grown, of course whenever you see this breed exhibited they have been dubbed (which I can't believe is still practised over here) so you never see their combs.

 

[Marigold]

Do you mean they're still dubbed for showing in this country?
Why! He's do beautiful with his lovely proud comb!

 

[dinosaw]

Do you mean they're still dubbed for showing in this country?

Afraid so Marigold, it's a shame I agree.

 

[chickenfan]

Wow - what a different shape he is from a normal bird with that round breast! Most handsome too!

 

[valeriebutterley]

Lovely boy, Rick - hard to believe he is pint size.

I didn't know their combs were dubbed, thought OEG had pea combs.

 

[rick]

Wish he could be mine Valerie (and that I had space for OEG birds) but Dinosaw takes the credit for the magnificent OEG and Ko Shamo youngsters!

 

[dinosaw]

Here are the two OEG Partridge girls with the the Ko girl. Even though the OEG are quite leggy and upright you can really see the difference in this photo. They are really friendly birds, not the keenest to be handled but very happy to be around you.

 

[valeriebutterley]

Sorry Rick, meant Dino!

The partridge girls are beautiful, as indeed are the others. I like girl OEGs as they are so neat and perfect.
My this years Croads are growing now, and mostly looking wonderful, I have one particularly beautiful cockerel, I could email a very kind posting volunteer some photos of !!

 

[dinosaw]

Send them across Val, I presume you've still got the email address.

 

[RedBarnHens]

Gorgeous birds Dinosaw. Excuse my ignorance but what does it mean when combs have been dubbed???

 

[dinosaw]

Not ignorance at all Redbarn, I doubt many people who keep chickens know what dubbing is. Simply put it is chopping off the comb and wattles of a bird. It was common practice with fighting cocks to prevent birds getting a hold on the comb and to prevent excessive bleeding from being injured there. After cockfighting was banned in the mid 19thC the practice continued in the exhibition circuit and is still practiced on show birds today both here and in the USA. DEFRA frown upon it but don't ban it.

 

[valeriebutterley]

Dino,
sorry I've been away for a few days and did not see your kind offer to post for me.

I did make a note of your email, and will try and find it. If not could you possibly re-supply it to me?