off the tether 277 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Me personally i like to line breed on both sides what about you guys , 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 OTT! Not related to line breeding but, I do have a hen that has started crowing. Have you come across that before ? It doesn't know if it's a cock or hen :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
off the tether 277 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 C,M yes mate I have, its caused by high levels of testosterone, and generally produce very good birds but I have found they also produce a lot of man fighters, just my opinion for what its worth, hope it helps a,t,b O,T,T 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullx100% 681 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 OTT! Not related to line breeding but, I do have a hen that has started crowing. Have you come across that before ? It doesn't know if it's a cock or hen :-) I've herd about hens crowing think there's a topic on ultimate fowl or sabong ..I think it has something to do with dominance in the flock.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shamo 319 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I am no Biologist, so can't talk factually. I have come across it before and I always thought it was because there was too much inbreeding to the male side. I have had Hens with Spurs, sort of crowing and dominating males and females when out loose. I like Hens to be Hens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Do you think not having a cock in with her has made a difference ? Taking on the dominant role ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I am no Biologist, so can't talk factually. I have come across it before and I always thought it was because there was too much inbreeding to the male side. I have had Hens with Spurs, sort of crowing and dominating males and females when out loose. I like Hens to be Hens.. Shamo that is the biggest pile of crap I've ever heard!..... All inbreeding will do is concentrate the genes what's already there..... If what your saying was right..... Then if you keep line breeding to hens side after time the cocks will start laying eggs...... Uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullx100% 681 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Do you think not having a cock in with her has made a difference ? Taking on the dominant role ? I think with it been a domance think hen could maybe taking the role of a cock so there for started crowing adding a cock could stop it but I think it could also cause problems between a dominant hen and roo..... However I'm new to fowl so there's a good chance I'm wrong.....just adding my opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
off the tether 277 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I suppose they are like a bit of a lesbian but nothing a good cock wont sort out atb O,T,T 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 O.T.T for what it's worth..... It's my opion that if you find an outstanding producing individual..... Be it hen or cock..... You should breed back to there side as much as possible..... Uk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 As for hens crowing I have seen this quite a few time..... With older hens..... Who where comeing to the tail end of there careers...... Personly I like the dominant hens... If spurred the better..... This only my preference...... ATB Uk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullx100% 681 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 As for hens crowing I have seen this quite a few time..... With older hens..... Who where comeing to the tail end of there careers...... Personly I like the dominant hens... If spurred the better..... This only my preference...... ATB Uk How come mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 for gods sake i can barely get a crow out of my roosters and you have a hen doing it Typical 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Years ago my father bred three white stags , anyway he thought they were stags right up to the day one layed a egg lol . Such was the feathering on they looked like young cock birds! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shamo 319 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I am no Biologist, so can't talk factually. I have come across it before and I always thought it was because there was too much inbreeding to the male side. I have had Hens with Spurs, sort of crowing and dominating males and females when out loose. I like Hens to be Hens.. Shamo that is the biggest pile of crap I've ever heard!..... All inbreeding will do is concentrate the genes what's already there..... If what your saying was right..... Then if you keep line breeding to hens side after time the cocks will start laying eggs...... Uk I am no Biologist, so can't talk factually. I have come across it before and I always thought it was because there was too much inbreeding to the male side. I have had Hens with Spurs, sort of crowing and dominating males and females when out loose. I like Hens to be Hens.. Shamo that is the biggest pile of crap I've ever heard!..... All inbreeding will do is concentrate the genes what's already there..... If what your saying was right..... Then if you keep line breeding to hens side after time the cocks will start laying eggs...... Uk I doubt it is "the biggest pile of crap" you have ever heard. Also in order for Cocks to lay Eggs they need the Organs to do it, I suspect the influence of female Hormones wouldn't be that strong. Like I said "I am no Biologist", but did offer a POSSIBLE cause, I had been told many Moons ago may be the cause. I suspect that with you being the expert on all aspects of Game Fowl, whatever solution you come up with is right...lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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