For over 50 years I have raising and bred chickens and American Games, and in that time, I have had the pleasure and privilege of talking to thousands of breeders throughout the world, and what I have come to realize is this: We all share the same common interest” – to attain high quality, high caliber fowl, and to see them improve each and every generation.
Early Distribution of the Gamecock
It all started with the Wild Junglefowl: The domestication of the Wild Junglefowl set in motion an amazing transformation in the animals that exist among us. Not only were they responsible for the creation and distribution of fowl throughout the world, but they have led to the creation of a large variety of chicken breeds, many of them strikingly beautiful, most of the highly functional. What was the link between the Wild Junglefowl and the modern day chicken? The answer is the gamecock.
Breeders Roundtable with Randy Peralta
These Breeders Roundtables are great, because they are about the average Backyard Breeder. We talk about how they got started, what got them to this point, and where they plan to go. The truth is, most of us are Backyard Breeders, who are learning by trial and error. By listening to these Roundtables, you can learn what other Backyards Breeders have gone through, what they are doing to improve their breeding skills and their fowl, and hopefully learn from their mistakes. And, maybe realize that what you are going through is normal.
BROOD FOWL MUST BE THE EXEMPLAR OF HEALTH AND VIGOR
It goes without saying that we should select and keep only the very best fowl for breeders. Every brood cock and brood hen should be, not only good representatives of their breed, but in the best health and vigor.
TWO APPROACHES TO ACQUIRING FOUNDATION FOWL
There are two ways of acquiring good foundation fowl, (1) is to create your own. The other, (2) is to purchase fowl from other breeders. Both have their fair share of benefits as well as problems.