The Rise, Customs And Breeding Techniques of Cockfighting Culture

As an ancient traditional competitive activity, cockfighting has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is not only a form of entertainment, but also a cultural symbol, which has a wide influence in many countries and regions. This article will discuss the rise and popularity of cockfighting, customs and rules, the judgment of breed quality, and breeding methods.

1. The rise and popularity of cockfighting

The history of cockfighting can be traced back thousands of years. According to research, cockfighting originated in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia. As early as 500 BC, there were records of cockfighting in India, China, Persia and other places. As time went by, cockfighting gradually spread to all parts of the world, especially in parts of Europe, America and Africa, where a unique cockfighting culture was formed.

In Southeast Asian countries, such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, cockfighting is not only a traditional entertainment activity, but also an important cultural custom. In the Philippines, cockfighting is called "Sabong", and almost every village has a cockfighting field, and cockfighting competitions are even included in the scope of national legal supervision. In Thailand, cockfighting is combined with Buddhist culture and becomes a way of blessing and socializing.

2. Customs and rules of cockfighting

As a competitive activity, cockfighting has strict rules and customs. The rules of cockfighting may vary in different regions, but the basic process is roughly similar.

① Cockfighting is usually carried out in a circular arena with a moderate size to ensure that the cockfighting has enough space to fight. There are usually spectator seats around the venue for spectators to watch the game.

② Each cockfighting game is usually short, generally between a few minutes and more than ten minutes. The length of the game depends on the physical strength and fighting skills of the cockfighting.③ Cockfighting games are usually divided into multiple rounds. After each round, the referee will decide whether to continue the game based on the performance of the cockfighting. During the game, the cockfighting can use its beak, claws and other parts to attack, but no external tools or weapons can be used.

④ The outcome of the game is usually determined by the referee based on the performance of the cockfighting. If a cockfighting is obviously at a disadvantage or cannot continue to fight, the referee will declare the game over and determine the other cockfighting as the winner.

3. Judgment of the superiority and inferiority of cockfighting breeds

The breed of the cockfighting is one of the key factors that determine its fighting power. Different breeds of fighting cocks have significant differences in size, strength, agility and fighting skills. The following are several key criteria for judging the quality of fighting cock breeds:

① Excellent fighting cocks are usually well-proportioned and muscular, especially the muscles of the legs and chest. Strength is an important factor for fighting cocks to gain an advantage in fighting.

② The agility and reaction speed of fighting cocks directly affect their performance in fighting. Excellent fighting cocks are able to react quickly in a short period of time, dodge the opponent's attacks and quickly counterattack.

③ The fighting skills of fighting cocks include the accuracy of attack and the ability to defend. Excellent fighting cocks can not only accurately attack the opponent's vital parts, but also flexibly adjust strategies in battle.

④ The endurance of fighting cocks determines their performance in long-term battles. Excellent fighting cocks can maintain high combat effectiveness in long-term battles and will not easily fatigue.

4. How to raise fighting cocks

Raising fighting cocks requires professional knowledge and skills to ensure the health and combat effectiveness of fighting cocks. Here are a few key points for raising fighting cocks:

① The feed for fighting cocks should be rich in protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure the improvement of their physical strength and immunity. Common feeds include corn, wheat, beans and special fighting cock feed. In addition, an appropriate amount of meat and vegetables can also be used as supplements.

② The training of fighting cocks is the key to improving their fighting effectiveness. The training content includes strength training, agility training and fighting skills training. Training should be gradual to avoid excessive training that may cause fighting cocks to be injured.

③ The health of fighting cocks directly affects their fighting effectiveness. Breeders should regularly check the health of fighting cocks and detect and treat diseases in a timely manner. Common health problems include respiratory infections, parasitic infections, etc.

④ The breeding environment of fighting cocks should be kept clean and well ventilated to avoid overcrowding. Breeding facilities should include chicken houses, training grounds and rest areas to ensure that fighting cocks have enough space for activities and rest time.

As an ancient traditional competitive activity, cockfighting not only has a profound cultural heritage, but also contains rich breeding and training skills. Through in-depth understanding of the breeds, breeding and training methods of fighting cocks, breeders can improve the fighting effectiveness of fighting cocks, while also better inheriting and carrying forward this ancient cultural tradition.