Introduction: If you’re looking to optimize your fighting cocks for competitive success, look no further than The Sammy Keep. This proven conditioning regimen has been a game-changer, contributing to an impressive 53 derby wins over the course of three years. By following this guide, you can ensure your birds are in peak performance shape when it counts.
Pre-Keep Preparation: Getting Ready for the Keep
The foundation of any great training regimen starts with preparation. This section outlines the necessary feeding, exercise, and medication plan before the actual keep begins.
Daily Feeding Routine:
- Morning: Provide 1.5 ounces of feed.
- Evening: Feed the cock until it’s full, soaking the feed with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of Opt-E-Horse (a vitamin supplement) to ensure it gets the proper nutrients.
Exercise Schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Start with 20 flys and 20 runs. Gradually increase by 5 each day until you reach 40 flys and 40 runs. After hitting this goal, maintain this level and give your cock a rest for about two weeks before the keep starts.
Medication Schedule:
- Sunday: 1 cc of Valbazen (dewormer). I looked for this on sites that Offer Fast Shipping But Could Not Find Any. I dropped The Link to Safe Guard in blue = 0.5 down the peak.
- Tuesday: 2 cc of Tramasol (antibiotic). I could not find any of this.
- Thursday: 2 cc of Corid (coccidiostat). I found this On Amazon Link In Blue.
- Next Sunday: 1 cc of LA 200 (Duramycin), administered orally.
The First Week of the Keep: Building Momentum
Once the pre-keep phase is complete, it’s time to kick things into high gear.
Sparring Routine:
Spar with your bird every day during the first week to build up stamina and confidence.
Feeding:
- Morning: 1.5 ounces of scratch feed (dry feed).
- Evening: 1.5 ounces of feed with 1/4 teaspoon of Opt-E-Horse, soaked with water. If your cock finishes the portion, you can give additional feed. I found Opt Horse on their site and also others I found something else that works like it and is a little cheaper
Exercise:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Administer a 1/2 calcium pill. Continue with the 20 flys and 20 runs. Calcium pills break them in half they work great.
Second Week of the Keep: Fine-Tuning Performance
The second week is about refining and maintaining your cock’s progress.
Sparring Routine:
Spar only on Sunday during the second week. Avoid sparring on the other days to avoid overtraining.
Feeding:
Maintain the wet feed routine in the evening with 1.5 ounces of feed and 1/4 teaspoon of Opt-E-Horse, soaked with water.
Final Week: The Countdown to Derby Day
In the final week, everything comes down to fine-tuning. Each day counts as you prepare your cock for competition.
Detailed Daily Feeding & Exercise:
- Monday:
- Morning: 1.5 ounces of scratch feed.
- Evening: 1 can of wet feed with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse.
- Exercise: 20 flys and 20 runs.
- Tuesday:
- Morning: 1.5 ounces of dry feed.
- Evening: 1.5 ounces of wet feed with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse.
- Exercise: 15 flys and 15 runs.
- Wednesday:
- Morning: 1.5 ounces of dry feed.
- Evening: 1.5 ounces of wet feed with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse.
- Exercise: 10 flys and 10 runs.
- Thursday:
- Morning: 1 ounce of dry feed.
- Evening: 1 ounce of feed with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse and 1 tablespoon chopped apple.
- Exercise: 5 flys and 5 runs.
- Friday:
- Morning: 3/4 ounce feed with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse and 1 tablespoon chopped apple.
- Rest: Keep the cock in rest stalls and allow it out every 2.5 hours for 10-15 minutes.
- Afternoon: 1 tablespoon of chopped apple.
- Evening: A mix of feed, water, and apple with 1/4 teaspoon Opt-E-Horse.
Additional Guidelines:
- Feeding Times: Always feed at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., keeping the feed schedule 12 hours apart.
- Water Treatment: Add 1/4 teaspoon of Stress-B-Gon to every gallon of water to help with hydration.
- Daily Apple: Provide a chunk of apple each day for extra nutrients.
Conclusion: Preparing for Success
By following the outlined feeding, exercise, and medication schedules, you’ll set your cock up for optimal performance in the derby. The combination of a disciplined routine, nutrition, and care will ensure a competitive edge that could lead to victory.
