What is Dubbing?
Dubbing is the process of removing the comb, wattles, & sometimes earlobes of a chicken.
It's a common husbandry practice.
What Are Used To Remove The Comb, & Wattles?
Sharp Sheers, or Surgical Scissors are commonly used.
Type of surgical Scissors is up to you, there's Sharp Blunt, & Sharp Sharp. I use both as they work great.
Cornstarch, or Flour are used to stop bleeding.
What Are Combs, & Wattles?
They are fleshy appendages that ornates a chickens head/face. They are more like targets during fights, serves not much purpose, & don't help with heat regulation.
Combs do show when a chicken is excited(turns purple at the tips), or if the bird is potentially sick(Goes pale, or more then the tips are purple).
Is Dubbing Painful To The Birds?
There's little to no pain caused to the birds. The Combs, & Wattles are very vascular, & bleed quite abit. They won't bleed to death, as there's no arteries.
Combs, & Wattles have very few nerves, so whatever pain is there is very minimal, & short lived.
Is Dubbing Stressful To The Birds?
Yes, but it's short term. They usually are fine right afterwards.
Why Is Dubbing Done, & When is It Necessary?
There's a a few reasons why this is done.
#1. - Showing Gamefowl, it's a requirement, & a disqualification if the birds aren't dubbed.
#2. - Frostbite Prevention. Eliminates Frostbite, & possible infections during bad extra cold winters.
#3. - Prevents Hen Pecking. Hen pecking can lead to both comb damage, & infections.
Before, & After Pictures.
Other Information:
Dubbing is best done at the ages 7 weeks to 1yr, as long as the comb, & wattles are well developed.
It's also best done during cooler weather, as blood flows slower, & the birds don't bleed much.
The Origin of dubbing was for Cockfighting.
Dubbing is the process of removing the comb, wattles, & sometimes earlobes of a chicken.
It's a common husbandry practice.
What Are Used To Remove The Comb, & Wattles?
Sharp Sheers, or Surgical Scissors are commonly used.
Type of surgical Scissors is up to you, there's Sharp Blunt, & Sharp Sharp. I use both as they work great.
Cornstarch, or Flour are used to stop bleeding.
What Are Combs, & Wattles?
They are fleshy appendages that ornates a chickens head/face. They are more like targets during fights, serves not much purpose, & don't help with heat regulation.
Combs do show when a chicken is excited(turns purple at the tips), or if the bird is potentially sick(Goes pale, or more then the tips are purple).
Is Dubbing Painful To The Birds?
There's little to no pain caused to the birds. The Combs, & Wattles are very vascular, & bleed quite abit. They won't bleed to death, as there's no arteries.
Combs, & Wattles have very few nerves, so whatever pain is there is very minimal, & short lived.
Is Dubbing Stressful To The Birds?
Yes, but it's short term. They usually are fine right afterwards.
Why Is Dubbing Done, & When is It Necessary?
There's a a few reasons why this is done.
#1. - Showing Gamefowl, it's a requirement, & a disqualification if the birds aren't dubbed.
#2. - Frostbite Prevention. Eliminates Frostbite, & possible infections during bad extra cold winters.
#3. - Prevents Hen Pecking. Hen pecking can lead to both comb damage, & infections.
Before, & After Pictures.
Other Information:
Dubbing is best done at the ages 7 weeks to 1yr, as long as the comb, & wattles are well developed.
It's also best done during cooler weather, as blood flows slower, & the birds don't bleed much.
The Origin of dubbing was for Cockfighting.
