Mandatory non- wild type but traits vital in the pit.
In the past blogs I wrote about the first two classes of traits that will affect fighting ability of the gamefowl. There are three classes of traits. The wild type essentials; the improvable wild types; and the mandatory additions. We have also discussed that essentials are better bred from the hen. While improvables should be enhanced in both the cock and male sides. Now we will discuss the third class of traits, the mandatory additions that should be emphasized in the brood cock.
In the third class of traits for fighting ability are traits we call mandatory additions. These are induced mutations. These traits are not commonly present in chicken. The breeder has to see to it that these are put and present in his bloodlines. And most of these traits can only be observed from the cock so these traits are traits to be emphasized in the cock side.
Why are these traits mandatory additions? First mandatory because they have to be present in order for the gamefowl to have good chances of winning And, they are additions because these traits are not naturally present in chicken. These traits are not wild type. The breeder has to put these traits in the bloodline. Examples of these traits are cutting ability and extreme gameness, the two most important fighting attributes for gamefowl. Cutting ability with a knife is not applicable in the wild. Likewise, the courage required in the wild is not the same as the extreme gameness and endurance in the pit.
One example of non-wild-type trait that has become an instinct in gamefowl but not in most other breeds of chicken is the propensity to peck on the other rooster until the very last breath. This has become almost a fixed action pattern of gamefowl, but not of chicken in general, because only gamefowl breeders see to it that this particular trait is present in their bloodlines. Of course, one doesn’t need to put this trait in his bloodline if he is breeding for meat or for egg. Another is endurance and power, the ability to endure mortal wounds and be able to muster enough power to still be able to kill the enemy. Although this kind of endurance and power is not required in the wild, these are big advantages in the pit. However, these traits can only be observed from the cock. Because you don’t fight hens in the pit. So the breeder has no choice but to designate these traits as traits to be emphasized in the cock side.
Therefore, breed only from cocks with these mandatory additional traits. Breed only brood cocks that have excellent cutting ability, extreme gameness and deep endurance. You can find this kind of a brood cock from winners in the pit or from a bloodline known for such attributes for many generations.
Now to summarize, Use brood hens from a line of hens known to produce agile, fast, healthy and strong offspring. These kind of hens must have good mitochondria. Then breed from brood cock that are good cutters and game. Then be sure to mate only individuals with enhanced improvables such as good temperament, tendency and structure. Give emphasis on balance, station and gait. And, remember to just keep on breeding or putting in your bloodlines the traits you desire. In so doing, you will be fixing and stabilizing these traits in the gene pool of your bloodline. This preponderance of the good traits you desire is tantamount to being pure of these polygenic traits.
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