Bantam pair breeds?

[FattyChickens]

Got this pair from a nearby feed store, the rooster had been shown by his previous owner so unfortunately he doesn't have his comb anymore... ): but i wanted to know their breeds? The lady called them "micro-bantams" (they're the size of an apple each)

also why do they cut off heir comvs for shows? I always thought combs were beautiful and would add to their beauty.

 

[MysteryChicken]

View attachment 4097692Got this pair from a nearby feed store, the rooster had been shown by his previous owner so unfortunately he doesn't have his comb anymore... ): but i wanted to know their breeds? The lady called them "micro-bantams" (they're the size of an apple each)

also why do they cut off heir comvs for shows? I always thought combs were beautiful and would add to their beauty. View attachment 4097691
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American Game Bantams. Unfortunately the Cock was Dubbed Wrong, they're supposed to be dubbed like the Old English Game Bantams for show.

He was Dubbed like the Largefowl Variety.

 

[Noraaaaa]

I think they are Dutch bantams.

Some breeds require you to cut them off if you are going to show them and this is called dubbing. The rooster looked like he was dubbed wrong though.

The birds are stunning though!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I think they are Dutch bantams.

Some breeds require you to cut them off if you are going to show them and this is called dubbing. The rooster looked like he was dubbed wrong though.

The birds are stunning though!

Dutch don't require Dubbing as they aren't a Gamefowl Class.

 

[Noraaaaa]

Dutch don't require Dubbing as they aren't a Gamefowl Class.

Yes, I was answering the question, "also why do they cut off heir comvs for shows?". Some people still dub them, though.

 

[Noraaaaa]

American Game Bantams. Unfortunately the Cock was Dubbed Wrong, they're supposed to be dubbed like the Old English Game Bantams for show.

He was Dubbed like the Largefowl Variety.

I think it's a dutch bantam because the hen has white earobes.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I think it's a dutch bantam because the hen has white earobes.

Gamefowl can have White Earlobes as well. Especially American Game Bantams since the Red JungleFowl was used to shrink their size down.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Yes, I was answering the question, "also why do they cut off heir comvs for shows?". Some people still dub them, though.

It's a Requirement if they're not It's a Disqualification for Gamefowl in poultry shows.

I do dub certain chickens for frostbite prevention, so I'm one of those someone's.

 

[FattyChickens]

Thank you everyone!! That makes me so sad that he was dubbed incorrectly though. I love him and hes such a sweet boy. Supposedly he's like 7 months old? Will he stay sweet? I see that the breed you guys mentioned is largely used for cock fights and that makes me nervous that he will be more likely to show aggression

 

[Noraaaaa]

Thank you everyone!! That makes me so sad that he was dubbed incorrectly though. I love him and hes such a sweet boy. Supposedly he's like 7 months old? Will he stay sweet? I see that the breed you guys mentioned is largely used for cock fights and that makes me nervous that he will be more likely to show aggression

He looks a little older, like 8-9 months maybe. I would think he stays nice since he reached the "puberty" point! Also, you said he was a show bird so he probably is quite docile. Show birds need to be in order for them to be good for the judge. Most show birds are from breeders and usually (if not 99% of the time) they dont use cocks in cock fights.