Each cocker will have a different approach and style when conditioning their gamefowls for competitions, but the goal is the same: to win. A good breeder or cocker knows what is best for his feathered warriors, and is able to acquire this learning through combined experience and science. When asked if all fighting cocks, regardless of their lineage, must undergo one and the same winning formula, he will simply smile and say: “Each lineage has its own conditioning requirements, and each bird has its own unique winning formula.” Each and every game bird has its own time of being in a pointed condition or at its peak during a certain period. So you can always take seriously this valuable advice from experts: “Fight your chickens when they're ready, and not when you're ready.” This book, therefore, aims to give you a complete understanding of how to detect the signs reflected in your roosters indicative of being in their peak fighting form, as well as give you a quick review on lineages of game birds with their corresponding fighting styles, conditioning, and pointing requirements.

This eBook contains special exercises, diet, and general preparation concepts that you won’t find in other published books on conditioning of game birds. For example, we have modified plyometrics for game birds, with some terms that you may have never heard before, such as the run-a-hurdle pen, unstable rock-a-wire hanging, squat-a-kick jumping, come from behind burst, skid-a-fly landfall, cock-a-barrel fly, and rock-a-bye chase. The introduction of the plyometric exercise to a game bird was once a neglected or ignored idea. It seemed that only a few people in the cockfighting world were interested in this at first, until science proved the effectiveness of this workout in human athletes and many people started to apply the same technique for game birds. Game birds and human athletes have more things in common than we think. But the most striking similarity between the two is that both are competitors. You made a great decision when you chose to follow this 14 Days Keep eBook as a guide. We are happy for this opportunity to help you achieve your goal through this eBook. Your success will also be ours, as this will motivate us to try harder and contribute more to the evolution of the game bird, as it competes in this blood sport that we all love. And for all of these reasons, they are valuable to us.

Cockfighting has become a very difficult sport to compete, and there is a great need for cockers and breeders to produce the best game birds that can win battles. There is no need to settle for anything less and everyone who loves cockfighting or "sabong" should know what it takes to win and be consistent with it. But there are those who still have no idea what constitutes a suitable game bird for modern cockfighting, which goes back to how a brood cock and a brood hen come together. And while most of us could easily judge game birds by their outward appearance, it is not as important as the blood, brain, and spirit inside, nor is all good game birds exactly the same. But we can always try, to any extent or degree, to recognize the principles of construction that should guide us in the right direction. Our effort has been to highlight through this book the basic and most important knowledge that can be used as a reference on how to raise, breed, and condition game birds, as well as cite common problems every cocker and breeder can find from the shell to the pit and how to overcome them.

Competing in a blood sport requires a well-conditioned rooster. The preparation is similar to that of a professional fighter who trains for a major bout. You have the option of taking charge of your rooster’s coaching, motivation, fitness, and nutrition. The 21 Days Conditioning Method is an ideal handbook that will guide you through the process of getting your fighting rooster in shape for the event. This manual will enable you to provide your rooster with all the essential elements for a successful performance on the match day.

When we condition a gamefowl for the arduous challenges of the long knife, we engage in a deliberate process of honing their innate capabilities to excel in a sport that demands exceptional speed, formidable strength, unwavering gameness, and surgical precision in their cuts. While certain bloodlines inherently possess these attributes, it is through our dedicated training regimens that we can further refine our birds’ agility, bolster their strength, and enhance their accuracy. The Rotation Method elucidated within these pages represents a robust and empirically validated approach to the training of gamefowl, adaptable across various armaments. However, the pursuit of excellence is unending. We must not rest on our laurels; there exists ample opportunity for refinement and enhancement. By embracing innovation and continually seeking advancements, we can elevate what we currently deem the crowning point of conditioning methodologies to even greater heights. This commitment to perpetual improvement ensures that our game birds are not merely trained but are honed to the peak of their potential.

From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.