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What Makes a Breeding Combination Truly Work?

In our previous article, “Where Did the Gamecock Come From?”, we traced the chicken’s beginnings back to the wild junglefowl of Southeast Asia.

A Piece of Gamefowl History Dating Back More Than 400 Years When we talk about gamefowl history, it's easy to immediately think about famous breeders, legendary bloodlines, and the families of fowl that have been passed down through generations. But have you ever stopped to wonder: Where did the word “gamecock” actually come from? The answer takes us back more than four centuries. A Term Dating Back to 1607 One of the earliest historical references discussed in History of the

For decades, Douglas Bruce has dedicated his life to studying, raising, and caring for gamefowl. Along the way, he noticed a growing problem—reliable educational information was becoming increasingly difficult to find. While opinions and scattered advice were everywhere, comprehensive resources covering proper bird care, breeding principles, conditioning, health management, and the rich history of the gamefowl were surprisingly limited. That realization became the foundation

For thousands of viewers around the world, Big Mike Fisher is instantly recognizable as the friendly face and unmistakable one of the voices behind the TopSpur TV Podcast. His passion for gamefowl, combined with two decades of military service and a down-to-earth personality, has made him a respected figure within the community and a favorite among TopSpur TV viewers. For the past seven years, Big Mike has co-hosted the TopSpur TV Podcast alongside Douglas Bruce, sharing educ