Physical training, conditioning, and a highly specialized diet are necessary to improve a gamefowl’s performance in the cockfighting pit. Aside from those though, it’s also important to build up a bird’s mental fortitude to strengthen them further. Here’s how to do that.
Not all chickens are made to stand in a fighting pit. Fighting roosters vastly differ from regular chickens in several physical aspects, and these traits help breeders, farmers, or enthusiasts distinguish one from the other.
With cockfighting being around for so long, one has to wonder if training roosters in the past was different compared to now. In this article, we took a look at how much rooster training has changed over the years.
Cockfighting is considered one of the oldest blood sports around, however, many do not see it as such, especially when compared to more legitimate sports. In this article, we took a dive into the economics of cockfighting relative to other sports.
When it comes to cockfighting, the winning bird is usually one that comes from a strong bloodline. Gamefowl breeders engineer these strong birds by using the best and most effective crossbreeding techniques. Learn more about them here.
Breeding gamefowl is a big business in the cockfighting industry. To ensure that the gamefowls grow healthy and strong, it’s important to know the most common health issues that breeders may encounter when breeding fighting birds.
Cockfighting is a sport that generates nearly millions in revenue. In regions where this sport is legal, governments largely benefit from the money that the sport brings in.
Many individuals see cockfighting simply as a match between two fighting roosters. Beyond that however, is a wide web of supply and logistics to ensure that the entire industry runs smoothly.
Cockfighting events, especially large-scale ones, are made possible not only due to the enthusiasts but also because of funding from investors and sponsors. If you’re interested about the financial aspects of cockfighting operations, read this article.