Could not help but notice some fine cockerils lined up and tied to a gate post today. Cock fighting is popular here although not something I have ever come across - different social circles and sensibilities.
Curiosity was aroused. They were beautiful birds, quite distinctive from laying hens. Today, they had been taken out to get some sun and fresh air on a gatepost. Some 100 yds away the ladies were pecking about in a flock of hens including layers with their chicks...the next generation of fighting cocks.
It transpired the birds were the property of the farm workers, who were surprisingly willing to talk about their hobby. They seem very proud of their birds and the sport. They showed us the spurs they use which they buy in the USA and are made of metal and cow horn. They put two of the cocks together without spurs and with a request that neither should get hurt - these are the pictures you see with the birds facing off with their ruff feathers all sticking up on end. Lasted no more than 30 seconds. Apparently, a good bird can sell for $35. That makes breeding quite a popular little sideline.
Curiosity was aroused. They were beautiful birds, quite distinctive from laying hens. Today, they had been taken out to get some sun and fresh air on a gatepost. Some 100 yds away the ladies were pecking about in a flock of hens including layers with their chicks...the next generation of fighting cocks.
It transpired the birds were the property of the farm workers, who were surprisingly willing to talk about their hobby. They seem very proud of their birds and the sport. They showed us the spurs they use which they buy in the USA and are made of metal and cow horn. They put two of the cocks together without spurs and with a request that neither should get hurt - these are the pictures you see with the birds facing off with their ruff feathers all sticking up on end. Lasted no more than 30 seconds. Apparently, a good bird can sell for $35. That makes breeding quite a popular little sideline.
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