The cockfight in Peru

The cockfight had its origin in ancient Rome, where the soldiers tried with this function, to achieve bravery. Then he emigrated to India, Asia and later to America, for the Spanish conquest. The cockfight is a fight that takes place between two roosters of different breeds, commonly called «Fine Fighting Roosters », who are predisposed to battle on the spot. They are often run on a sandy field, where after a head-on fight the surviving rooster is declared the winner. 

The Fighting Roosters have a very special care, since their breeders care a lot about them, putting effort in their feeding, dwelling and especially in training for this purpose. Part of their preparation is conditioning them artificial steel spurs, which allow these birds to kill their opponent much faster, in some cases the dewclaws are protected with a wrap to prolong the fights. Fights with or without dewclaws are called «bare heel fight ». These fights are also characterized by placing the rooster a knife in the left leg, of variable sizes and shapes, from 1 inch to 9 cm., Thus replacing its natural fighting weapon, this kind of fighting is commonly practiced in Peru. , Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, the Philippines, among others.

The Knight Carmel is one of the most famous stories in Peruvian narrative from the beginning of the 12th century, and told in the first person by a XNUMX-year-old boy, the story conveys very well the village atmosphere, the time, the color and the touching tone of the child and of his brothers who try to save an old fighting cock, who must face a younger one, just to wash the honor of the owner (father of the children), whose pride was undermined by being branded as a braggart For many the Rooster Fight is seen as a sport or hobby, however, for others this activity is a case of abuse with animals. What do you think?


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  1.   Guillermo Chavez said

    Although cockfights were held in Rome, it is false that the Romans were the creators of this hobby. There is historical evidence that cockfighting took place in the East, China and India 5,000 years ago. Also in the West there are Egyptian stelae engraved with representations of cockfights. In Europe the Greeks fought. It is known that Themistocles was very fond of it and Herodotus also refers to this fondness among the Greeks. The Celts also had this hobby and in pre-Roman Ingraterra is Gwenap Pit-Cornish- which is an archaeological ruin of a great rooster ring. In the same Italian peninsula there is numerous evidence that the Etruscans also fought.

  2.   apocalypse shed said

    In iquitos-peru there are very accurate roosters, if not believe it, then go to the patronal feast of San Juan, there the best specimens are played with neighbors from other border countries

  3.   Carlos said

    Hello, I would like to see some original specimens bred in Peru, I have no doubt that they are excellent. regards

  4.   Jose Garcia said

    Cockfighting was popular in schools. London school children, in the 12th century in the reign of Henry II, were encouraged to bring roosters to schools in the mornings, thus the teacher had enough time to prepare for fights during the day The boys bought the roosters with the money that his parents gave him and this diner was called Cockpence (Rooster-Penny). Cockfights in schools continued until the 18th century, the teacher officiated the fights and they continued throughout the day until only one rooster was the survivor.BrunoBenedettoSLEBI

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  6.   Naty Uo said

    I can't believe that there are still people (if you can call them that) so cruel, capable of sacrificing animals for fun or money, I don't know how they manage to sleep soundly knowing how murderous they are (they never heard about animal rights or vegetarianism , no?) I know that this may not be of any use in heads as archaic, closed and insensitive as yours, but as a Latin American the only thing they cause me is someone else's embarrassment.

  7.   clay gomez said

    Hello, how are you friends? I am from Bolivia in the Chaco region. I have roosters in perfect quantitative and qualitative proportions. I want to meet gallero friends, good to exchange suggestions. They also know me as the charo chaco, fans of this sport count on this friend who many times some make it wrong due to lack of experience

  8.   kathyxite said

    Hello friends from all over the world, I am Kathy, I am the daughter of a gallero from Pucallpa and I love cockfights, they are the best. And although some people say that we are cruel, because if those people get used to looking, I think they will not say that, they are only selfish people and cockfighting is the maximum, so it is not said more byeeeeeeeeeeeee.
    pucallpa_peru

  9.   ricardo said

    Greetings to all the galleros I am from Lima Peru, Santo Tomas de Aquino barn, castedo de roosters breeder, I have roosters for the field and to breed defined lines and with great success, I hope to share opinions with galleros from all over the world, and luck to all, brothers.

  10.   markos pond apaza said

    What are the prices of your roosters? I would like to see you please is priority

  11.   ricardo said

    Greetings friend, I have roosters for the first feather court, ready to be trained, the price is $ 150, also roosters and hens for breeding in $ 500, anything you can add me to talk online ricardoaquinvilla@hotmail.com Everything is in person, friend, I do not make shipments or anything like that, after trying in the same shed, good luck and we are in contact, bye.

  12.   valeria said

    I want to know what color is the rooster shown on the screen or how to order a rooster with those color nuances

  13.   Jesus said

    I want to send for a rooster of those big I am from Puerto Rici

  14.   Edgar said

    This June 06, the gallistic season begins on reunion Mondays at the GRAN PLATANAL DE ZÁRATE, we are waiting for you. Thanks