Cutting combs Dubbing

death of rats · « **on:** April 15, 2010, 21:58 »

I was reading today about modern game cockerels having their combs cut off with scissors to get a better line for showing.
Surely this cannot be legal in this country in this day and age.
I believe this is called dubbing.
Is this legal and if so what is its supposed advantage?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:06 »

It sounds like a disgusting barbaric practice to me and must be excruciatingly painful.

It was originally done with fighting cocks to prevent their head gear being damaged in a fight and the bird bleeding to death.

If it's not illegal it should be !

death of rats · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:14 »

Couldn't agree more with you and frankly was appalled to read about it today.

Caralou · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:21 »

Can I ask where you read it? Would be interested in reading the article. What a barbaric practice

joyfull · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:23 »

if you go to poultry shows you will see the birds with this done, the tops of their combs are flat and shiney.
Not long ago (whilst looking for a goose book I did see a book on the internet about duddin and how to do it

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:23 »

I wouldn't like to put a link on here Caralou, I should hate for it to gain more search engine links

It's easy to search for though

Caralou · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:32 »

It can be pm'd.....

Caralou · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:39 »

It seems to be very popular in certain circles having had a good google. I really am shocked as many seem to argue it is not cruel and should be allowed to continue

death of rats · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:51 »

Quote from: Caralou on April 15, 2010, 22:32

It can be pm'd.....

It has been

Caralou · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2010, 22:53 »

Thank you... sort of! It really is a barbaric archaic practice that should no longer be allowed unless for medical grounds

Sassy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:29 »

It never ceases to amaze me the things some people will stoop to when showing animals. It is outrageous

Jeanette · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:32 »

Finding out that this sort if thing is happening in this day and age just makes me feelso sad. Thank goodness that there are people around that love the chickens just the way they should be.

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