Quality cocking has been a family tradition for half a century in the Escalona family. I am already from the third generation of cockers, which started, from my father, Atty. Thelmo Escalona of Tarlak City and my uncle Mr. Bert Escalona. The sport lived on with my brother Alex Escalona, cousins Patrick Puno(Dominator Farm),Danny Escalona (former Bonanza Farm), Jake Escalona of Olongapo City and Ruben Escalona(Resca Farm) to name a few who made it in the industry. I started breeding in 1994 using imported breeding stocks from my father and Alex consisting of butchers, democrats, gilmores, kelsos, yellow legged-hatches, roundheads and sweaters which I blended and fought. I culled the bloodlines, which were inferior from the others until I reached the conclusion that the Dan Gray Roundheads are far superior from the other bloodlines I had in the farm. Aside from being smart looking white-legged, high stationed, and wine red roosters, they are game, fantastic cutters, high breakers, and very clever. With very tough long knife competitions ahead, I knew that Dan’s bloodline, which crosses well with a good hatch, kelso, claret, butcher,albany or white hackle, would produce excellent winners. I decided to get some fresh brood stocks from our American friends. When time permitted, I visited their farms frequently in the USA to personally choose my breeding stocks from their yard. My choices, thus far, combined with my breeding style have produced winnable fowls in tough competitions. My cousin, Patrick Puno, and I competed in the May'2009 WSC II at the Araneta Coliseum finishing with 6w-2l as co-RUNNER UP. Again as SOLO RUNNER-UP in the PACQUIAO CUP BIG EVENT at the Araneta Coliseum this May 26'2009. Fielding a full show of my fowls he acquired, Rafael "eying" Rodulfo captured four(4) consecutive championships against well known cockers in the Bicol region in May-June '2007. The dominancy of the Dan Gray Roundhead-Hatch cross was witnessed when it won for its breeders the ‘2006 stag fighter of the year awards in their respective provinces: Ruben Escalona in Tarlak (TAGBA), Moises Almuete in Cagayan Valley (stag fighter and 1st runner-up) and John Soller in Mindoro (1st runner-up). Short of luck, Ruben Escalona made it overall '2007 TAGBA stag fighter 1st runner-up and Andy Ferrer TAGBA stag fighter '2007 2nd runner-up and last leg solo champion. According to both breeders, they fought roundhead-hatch crosses that came from my yard. Recently, Jun Escalona, bagged the coveted GPGBI(Group of Palawan Gamefowl Breeder's Inc.) '2008 stag fighter honors. Winning a back to back championship for the 1st and 2nd legs. He bred Roundhead-Hatch crosses that both came from my yard and Ruben's. On 27th of November '2008, our team captured the championship of the 6th Annual 4-cock Bigtime Derby at the Bacolor Cockpit in Pampangga. Hosted by Jingco Bros. I want to thank Mr. Robert “Dan” Gray of Louisiana for sending me the best bloodlines he has in his yard. For being very honest and helpful in my continous quest to produce winning and quality fowls. Without his guidance, my farm will not take shape. It's a priveledge to have Mr. Larry Whitehead of Tennessee as a guest in my farm this May 2008. Having the same roundhead bloodline that came from Mr.Dan Gray, we shared some notes and experiences. The January 2009 Araneta WSC Champion, Mr. Jorge Torres, together with Mr. Boy Diaz spending light cocking moments in my farm is an honor. To the late Mr. Steve Sturm for his Dave Ward hatch; Mr. Jeff Pierce for his game and excellent cutting Penmar hatches; Ms. Sue Wilson and Mr. Bruce Barnett/Donald Fontenot for their gilmores; and Mr. Dink Fair's grey. I thank those who trusted me, and use my bloodlines as their foundation line. That together may we successfully produce winning and quality fowls. At present, Gerry Escalona is a active member of PCAP,TAGBA,LGBA and UGBA and competes mainly at Araneta Col., Makati Col., NCA (Pasig)and San Juan Col.. GE Mapalad Gamefarm, is located at Tanauan, Batangas, only one and a half (1 ½) hours away from Makati City. Cellphone:(0918)9302771.