How to select the best fighting cock Things You’ll Need: A clear eye good sense of perception gentle and caring hands Step1 The Head. There are only 2 types of heads a cock possess. The small head which carries a pea-comb and the large headed straight comb cock. Most cockers and breeders prefer small heads for aesthetic purposes. Its up to you to choose according to your preference. Step2 The Eyes. Any color of the eyes will do as long as its clear, alert and bright, well-proportioned, and well-focused. Most cockers and breeders prefer red eyes since it connotes American blood in them. Step3 The Beak. Big thick beaks show that the cock can execute firm billholds, long thin beaks are signs of speed and agility, and hooked beaks are good for billholding too. Whatever the type of beak you prefer, it should close and set well, and the upper and lower beaks should fit in tightly. Step4 The Face. The skin on the face of the cock should have a smooth red face. Rough faced cocks are either old and/or bred haphazardly. Step5 The Neck. The neck should be well-proportioned with the body. Feathers around the neck must be full, shiny and smooth. Step6 The Shoulders. Should be broad, muscular, and a bit wider in relation to the back and the rest of the body. Step7 The Breast. Must be full of flesh and rounded barely noticing the bone feeling the meat and not the fat. Step8 The Back. The broader the back, the more power it packs. Step9 The Tail. The tail base should be thick but pliable. Generally, broad tail feathers connotes imported blood, while narrow feathers shows Oriental and/or native infusion. Step10 The Wings. Long wings mean more shuffling is expected while short wings are meant for clipping in midair. Step11 The Thighs. Must be longer than the shanks and must be full of supple muscles to create more power while hitting. Step12 The Shanks. Scaly parts of the feet (aka Adidas) Big stubby shanks pack more power but a clear sign of slow-footedness, thin shanks are a clear indication of speed and agility. Step13 The Toes. Smooth and small is always the desirable sign of speed
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 05:11:31 +0000
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