This book is a reflection of diverse perspectives on the topic. It exposes common pitfalls that every breeder should avoid in order to achieve success. The process of breeding, raising, and conditioning game birds is a personal choice with many alternatives to consider. You can either follow traditional methods or experiment with something new. However, you must always be cautious not to make expensive mistakes due to overconfidence or miscalculations. This book will assist you through the process of successful gamefowl breeding, raising, and conditioning.
Cockfighting has become a very difficult sport to compete, and there is a great need for cockers and breeders to produce the best game birds that can win battles. There is no need to settle for anything less and everyone who loves cockfighting or "sabong" should know what it takes to win and be consistent with it. But there are those who still have no idea what constitutes a suitable game bird for modern cockfighting, which goes back to how a brood cock and a brood hen come together. And while most of us could easily judge game birds by their outward appearance, it is not as important as the blood, brain, and spirit inside, nor is all good game birds exactly the same. But we can always try, to any extent or degree, to recognize the principles of construction that should guide us in the right direction. Our effort has been to highlight through this book the basic and most important knowledge that can be used as a reference on how to raise, breed, and condition game birds, as well as cite common problems every cocker and breeder can find from the shell to the pit and how to overcome them.
Breeding gamefowls is a complex and intricate process that requires a solid understanding of the principles of genetics. You need to grasp how DNA works and how it determines the traits of your gamefowls. DNA is a molecule that stores the information for the development and function of living organisms. For instance, human DNA contains the instructions for all the characteristics of a person. Gamefowl DNA operates in a similar way. Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific traits. We learned about genes in school and how they are inherited from parents to offspring. Different breeding methods aim to manipulate the genes of gamefowls to produce desirable outcomes. However, breeding is not a random or arbitrary activity. It is a scientific and systematic approach that involves careful planning and prediction. You can experiment with different combinations of gamefowls, but you can only achieve success if you can anticipate the results with reasonable accuracy and minimize the risks. The purpose of this eBook is to educate the average gamefowl enthusiast, as well as the beginner breeder, on how to select gamefowls based on their genetic potential, how to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different breeding methods, and how to apply the best breeding method for gamefowls according to the author’s opinion.
Competing in a blood sport requires a well-conditioned rooster. The preparation is similar to that of a professional fighter who trains for a major bout. You have the option of taking charge of your rooster’s coaching, motivation, fitness, and nutrition. The 21 Days Conditioning Method is an ideal handbook that will guide you through the process of getting your fighting rooster in shape for the event. This manual will enable you to provide your rooster with all the essential elements for a successful performance on the match day.
This special re-print edition of R.A. McIntyre's book "The Game Fowl Its Origin and History" is a historical guide to the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl Chickens for fighting purposes. Written in 1906 and published originally by Grit and Steel during a period when the breeding and fighting of Game Fowls were a popular sport, this classic text on Game Fowl contains a treasure trove of information on the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl. Chapters include The Origin and History of Game Fowl, Famous Strains and Breeders, Cocking in Ireland, Cocking in Spain, Oriental Cock-fighting, The United States, Famous Cockpits, Breeding, Brood Stock, The Cock and the Hen, Mating Game Fowl, Breeding To Feather and Color, Inbreeding, Crossing, Breeding Places, Stags and Family Fights, Dubbing, Cocking Mains, Matching For Battle, The Cock House and Equipment and more. Also included is a treasury of rules on cockfighting, as well as descriptions and histories of numerous varieties of Game Fowl. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This book is presented as part of large series of educational material on the history and raising of numerous chicken breeds. The material presented herein contains information on the sport of cock fighting and is intended to be strictly for educational purposes with the purpose of enlightening Game Fowl breeders about the history of their breed. Publication of the material is neither an endorse
When we condition a gamefowl for the arduous challenges of the long knife, we engage in a deliberate process of honing their innate capabilities to excel in a sport that demands exceptional speed, formidable strength, unwavering gameness, and surgical precision in their cuts. While certain bloodlines inherently possess these attributes, it is through our dedicated training regimens that we can further refine our birds’ agility, bolster their strength, and enhance their accuracy. The Rotation Method elucidated within these pages represents a robust and empirically validated approach to the training of gamefowl, adaptable across various armaments. However, the pursuit of excellence is unending. We must not rest on our laurels; there exists ample opportunity for refinement and enhancement. By embracing innovation and continually seeking advancements, we can elevate what we currently deem the crowning point of conditioning methodologies to even greater heights. This commitment to perpetual improvement ensures that our game birds are not merely trained but are honed to the peak of their potential.
Like the first, this book is a collection of articles written by Kenny Troiano, For Magazines such as "The Gamecock," the "Grit & Steel," And The "Poultry Press." It's a project that has spanned over five years. This book has over three-hundred pages of good information, ranging from Genetics to Selective Breeding. it covers subjects, such as the principles of inheritance, breeding tendencies of American Games, And The fundamentals of breeding.Unlike the articles that were published in the magazines, this book is complete and unabridged.This book is a guide To The principles, laws and practices of breeding. Although it can be used for all types of fowl, its main focus is on the breeding and perpetuation of the picture-perfect American Games.Written For The apprentice, As well as, The seasoned cocker, it explains why and how American Games should look, act and perform, and how to keep them that way. it also explains how to improve them and to create the fowl of your dreams.This book is well illustrated. it contains many specially prepared, accurate, and clear drawings, illustrations that are as informative as the text. Many are drawn by artist Diane Jacky, who is one of the world's foremost living artists of poultry and pigeons. We feel she has really out done herself with her work on American Games.This book is a goldmine of facts and information. Every modern cocker and backyard breeder who is serious about breeding high quality American Games should have this book as part of their library. There is no doubt, In the future, that this book will be the indispensible companion of all breeders.Note of interest: If you would like a signed copy, or would like to purchase volume one, make sure to contact the author, Kenny Troiano, directly (www.maximustroypublications.com)
This eBook contains special exercises, diet, and general preparation concepts that you won’t find in other published books on conditioning of game birds. For example, we have modified plyometrics for game birds, with some terms that you may have never heard before, such as the run-a-hurdle pen, unstable rock-a-wire hanging, squat-a-kick jumping, come from behind burst, skid-a-fly landfall, cock-a-barrel fly, and rock-a-bye chase. The introduction of the plyometric exercise to a game bird was once a neglected or ignored idea. It seemed that only a few people in the cockfighting world were interested in this at first, until science proved the effectiveness of this workout in human athletes and many people started to apply the same technique for game birds. Game birds and human athletes have more things in common than we think. But the most striking similarity between the two is that both are competitors. You made a great decision when you chose to follow this 14 Days Keep eBook as a guide. We are happy for this opportunity to help you achieve your goal through this eBook. Your success will also be ours, as this will motivate us to try harder and contribute more to the evolution of the game bird, as it competes in this blood sport that we all love. And for all of these reasons, they are valuable to us.
Each cocker will have a different approach and style when conditioning their gamefowls for competitions, but the goal is the same: to win. A good breeder or cocker knows what is best for his feathered warriors, and is able to acquire this learning through combined experience and science. When asked if all fighting cocks, regardless of their lineage, must undergo one and the same winning formula, he will simply smile and say: “Each lineage has its own conditioning requirements, and each bird has its own unique winning formula.” Each and every game bird has its own time of being in a pointed condition or at its peak during a certain period. So you can always take seriously this valuable advice from experts: “Fight your chickens when they're ready, and not when you're ready.” This book, therefore, aims to give you a complete understanding of how to detect the signs reflected in your roosters indicative of being in their peak fighting form, as well as give you a quick review on lineages of game birds with their corresponding fighting styles, conditioning, and pointing requirements.
