Rare gamefowl breeds have a rich history regarding their lineage, characteristics, physical traits, and the culture of where they came from. Learn more about them here.
Dominant gamefowl breeds stand out in the ring for their strength and resilient nature. Aside from behavioral traits, these dominant breeds also have unique features that display their strong lineage.
Feathers are more than just a visual accessory in gamefowl. They also play a huge role in protecting the fighting rooster’s body from many things, combat included.
Compared to other poultry, the skeletal structure of gamefowl are most robust, making them suitable for combat. On the other hand, commercial poultry have a moderate skeletal adaptation for production and foraging. Check out this article to learn more.
Gamefowl used in cockfighting have been selectively bred to encourage various physical and behavioral traits. Let’s take a look at how these traits, particular physical ones, have evolved over time.
Research has shown that chickens feel fear. With this data, animal rights groups say that it is reasonable to claim that fighting chicken know when they’re entered in a cockfight, and it is enough to dole out harsher penalties for those who engage in this…