What are your thoughts on cockfighting?

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Like you said, it's a cultural kind of thing that has been there right from the olden people of your country, probably that's why they don't want to ban it (it has become a tradition for them) and I believe that some countries has some other cultural activities that might not really be pleasant to other people, this cock fighting or any other form of animals fighting is not in my country, the only thing we have here is wrestling among citizens. If those cocks are allowed to fight to death, then it's very bad though, I won't participate in betting on such game.

There are many things that can be cultural but which need to be stopped. I have heard of a country that they were killing twins before thinking they are not normal humans. Also I have heard many countries with absurd things before and this is beyond book but realities. Cockfighting is bad for the animals and it should be stopped. Something that is not good about culture should be eradicated.

You are right mate, I have also heard about the killing of twins baby in some country but has been stopped and some other activities too that were stopped. I am not even in support of this cock fighting activity but the only way it can be banned is if the government in charge are not too traditional that they might even want it to continue. If the government were against it, then it should have stopped by now.

Two questions that I expect OP to answer is that, are these cooks allowed to fight to death? Secondly if the cocks die on the process of these fight, are they being processed and consumed for meat?

[IjawMan]

This is extreme gambling practice for lives to be involved for these animals to fight to death dismisses every thrills that it gives. The cocks might be animals but they do have right to proper death and not in the way I have watched them die in those videos online about cockfighting.

We might all share our cultural differences which makes this practice popular and acceptable that banning it can affect your country men but must lives be taken before gambling can be thrilling and profiting?

It can be surprising that the fight to death is what entices the supporters of this form of gambling and not actually the profit.

[Shinpako09]

Even though it’s part of our culture, I’m not really a fan of cockfighting. It’s not because of cruelty or anything, I just don’t like it. I prefer casino games over cockfighting. There are a lot of gamblers in our community who are addicted to it. There’s an arena nearby in our area, and if there’s a Derby, man, even at 12 mn there are still a lot of people gambling. I have a relative who has been a seafarer for three decades or more, but his life is still the same because of cockfighting. He already has no money even before he signs a new contract and goes back on board.

[rdluffy]

It is very wrong and cruel to animals 
I would never have the courage to watch or bet on this type of event
For me, this extreme cruelty to any animal makes no sense at all

Nowadays, we have so many good options for betting peacefully, such as casinos, sports, and even UFC fights, boxing, etc., that there is no justification for such cruelty to animals
In Brazil, it is the law, and it has been a crime since 1961

[Slow death]

I definitely wouldn't bet on it. I don't see how a fight involving these animals could be considered entertainment. They are being forced into this kind of unpleasant situation, and worse are the people who are watching and betting on it as if it were a good thing. Honestly, if people like fights, why don't they bet on boxing and UFC?

In boxing and UFC, the athletes are professionals. They fight with rules that say they shouldn't kill their opponents, there are areas of the body where they shouldn't strike. But in this cockfight, that doesn't exist. The cockfighters don't have that notion. They're fighting for each other's survival. That's using animals, especially since the winning cockfighters don't get paid. In other words, people are playing with the lives of the cockfighters.

[Nahl]

Correct me if i am wrong but cockfighting can became an big industry which very promising in Thailand it because this gambling games is official in that country even if i am not mistaken there was an annual tournament which the prizes is so huge probably million of bath and usually the champion of that tournament will have an advantages because their farm will be very famous and many people will bought the cockfighting at their farm

I am not from philipine but i was grow in the middle of cockfighting farm it because my father used to has small farm and i was involved to the thing liked this more than 15 years but currently i had decide to retired because i think cockfighting is not good and animal abuse besides that this game is illegal in my country

[hyudien]

Your thoughts?

Cockfighting is quite popular in my country. I even have a brother who raises fighting cocks to resell. Fortunately I'm not interested in betting money on this type of game, even though cockfighting doesn't always end in death. I still can't enjoy it, especially knowing that most of the losing cocks end up dying. Besides there are other more enjoyable forms of betting.

[robelneo]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Your thoughts?

I love eating chicken, but it’s a different story when two chickens are killing each other. As an animal lover, it’s heartbreaking to witness a slowly dying animal; it’s a century-old game. This is why people get excited about cockfighting. It’s a tradition that influences people’s outlook.
Online cockfighting has become so popular in our country that it has become controversial because of the killings of people involved in cockfighting who cheat in the matches, so it's just right that it be stopped.

[Pandu Geddon]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

I have bet on cockfighting several times in my area. It's not a big arena, but rather a small one located in the forest. This is because cockfighting and forms of gambling are prohibited, so all cockfighting enthusiasts do it in places that are not detected by the public. Although the place is small, the bets placed are quite large. And I do not see cockfighting as something cruel. I see it the same way as when you are a big fan of UFC or boxing.

[GiftedMAN]

Are those cooks actually fighting out of their own will? Because I don't really understand how they make them fight each other tirelessly until one goes down. If they are not injected with something, it's an abuse of animals in my own opinion as well. If the government finds it absurd since they are really making moves in reducing gambling activities in your country, banning it will affect many people, but I will prefer it over some human activities which they regard as sport.

I don't think the cocks will be that stupid to keep fighting themselves till one is dead or badly hurts and I think something could be motivating them to continue fighting the Op should tell us if the cocks are giving something to motivate them to continue fighting since it's a kind of culture in his country. The government has made several attempts to reduce gambling activities in Op's country the one I'm aware of is the E-wallet funding they stopped.

[dimonstration]

Your thoughts?

Cockfighting is quite popular in my country. I even have a brother who raises fighting cocks to resell. Fortunately I'm not interested in betting money on this type of game, even though cockfighting doesn't always end in death. I still can't enjoy it, especially knowing that most of the losing cocks end up dying. Besides there are other more enjoyable forms of betting.

Most of the game farm main goal is to gain profit from selling their cock for premium price. They are joining derby tournament to boost their reputation and increase the premium of their farm.

In my area, there’s a lot of game farm that popular on selling their cock for 100K and above PHP or 2000$ equivalent.

Cock fighting is now become more popular due to more exposure on online sabong.

[coin-investor]

Cockfighting is extremely popular in my country, the Philippines. In fact, it's a multi-billion peso industry, and if it were to be shut down, many ordinary citizens would be affected. It's said that cockfighting existed even before the Spanish conquest, which is why I believe it's deeply embedded in our culture and tradition, making it difficult to simply put an end to it.

The government of the Philippines has tried that in the past, but it only became a source of corruption. The illegal cockfighting operator bribes policemen and government officials to operate, since the government badly needs money, they legalize it until it becomes a multi-billion-peso industry. It’s easy to reach that status because it is a part of the tradition and is handed down from generation to generation.

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

People in our country are used to seeing cockfighting. I’ve even seen animal lovers betting on cockfighting; people here in our country treat it very differently from other animals. They treat cock and chicken as food, so they don’t care if they fight to the death.

[Gozie51]

Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.

Your thoughts?

Being cruel looks like they are instigated against each other, or except it is referred to casino games but that also is fictitious ( meaning casino betting on cock fighting isn't not real) We can be talking of cruelty if there is a away that they are instigated against each other to fight themselves physically. I believe cock are lower animals and may not be instigated against each other. One of the causes of cock fight is territorial possession. The protection of territory is found in every animal including human and especially the protection of their female. So a cock coming over to another territory to frolick with a hen there should be ready to fight it out when the dominant male catches it in his territory. So in most cases, that is what causes the fight. But I know sheep can be set up for a fighting competition especially during festivals.

But regards to the betting itself, I don't know if casinos have that but as a child, I remember it was thrilling to see cock fight, we watch and probably have bet but not with money ( as a child) . At that time, we pierce a broomstick on the ground and stand it erect with the superstitious believe that they will continue to fight for a long time so that we can keep watching them fight to blood spilling from their head. That was then as a child but at the moment I don't think I have such time to waste watching animal fight themselves and talking about betting on them, there are other sports to bet on.

[lovesmayfamilis]

If cockfights can cause some kind of gambling addiction, then I would, without even examining the player, send him to a good psychologist for treatment. For me, it's only blood and cruelty that is inflicted on animals, which can hardly be called exciting here, I can hardly call it. Perhaps these fights are popular in one country, but I know most countries where cockfights are strictly prohibited, and for me, this is considered a normal ban, since this is savagery, indicating the underdevelopment of those who are ready to pay money to watch.

[DaNNy001]

For those saying that these animals shouldn't be hurt remember you still end up eating except you are a vegetarian...I understand that it's a barbaric thing to witness but not everyone consider this to be a serious thing because even though they are living things they are cocks at the end of the day...reason why I can't put my money on such is the risk involved, you can't really tell which one of the cock is stronger

[condoras]

I think it's dumb as hell personally. You're addicted to the thrill of the gamble most likely, not the animals fighting to the death. I agree that it's animal cruelty as well. Maybe anyone engaging in the activity should be thrown in a cage and have to fight to the death, then maybe people will find something better to do with their time than watch animals kill each other. Gamble on something where death isn't involved.

Unfortunately, my friend, there are more than a lot of people who like such "fights" and bet like crazy on them. And sadly, I'm sure that if you put 2 people in a cage to fight till death, it will have more success than animals. I'm 1000% against any of these "fights", and I would never support them in any way. Even if the "fight" is between 2 bugs.

[verdinio]

It's the most stupid thing that could exist, it's infinitely base and truly abominable, and surely there will be many people who bet on it, these poor animals are exploited to the max and even blades are placed under their paws to do even more harm, terrible.

[Sanitough]

If cockfights can cause some kind of gambling addiction, then I would, without even examining the player, send him to a good psychologist for treatment. For me, it's only blood and cruelty that is inflicted on animals, which can hardly be called exciting here, I can hardly call it. Perhaps these fights are popular in one country, but I know most countries where cockfights are strictly prohibited, and for me, this is considered a normal ban, since this is savagery, indicating the underdevelopment of those who are ready to pay money to watch.

This is very popular in the Philippines, even though there are government departments that condemn animal cruelty. For some reason, cockfighting doesn’t really fall into their definition of it, maybe because it’s already widely accepted in the community. It was brought here by the Spanish and has been part of the culture for centuries.

Other countries hate this type of gambling, but here in the Philippines, it’s probably the most popular form of gambling, imo.

[Bluedrem]

People will definitely not participate in any competition where death is inevitable, even if it is a million dollar competition.
Because they want to collect money for their survival. That is why we should not think of making money by putting any animal at risk of death. Every life in the world has that value, be it a human or an animal or a bird.
I have heard of cockfighting but have never seen it with my own eyes. Again, many times in videos, it is seen that there is a bloodthirsty competition going on where bullfighting is taking place. If someone says that these are just entertainment, then I will say that there are many other areas of entertainment, we should enjoy investing from there, not by putting any living being at risk of life or death.

[mirakal]

My father is a lover of cockfighting so expect that we raised some few cocks at home. So I was actually born with that kind of environment. But to be honest, now that I’m also mature enough and in fact a real gambler, I don’t have any engrossment with cocks, no matter how my father loved that type of betting. That’s because I’m seriously against with animal cruelty, and I felt pity for those cocks who have been killed after fighting. Worst is, these gamblers even rejoice for victory when they see the other animal is killed because that would mean winnings on their part.

Sad reality about cockfighting, cocks do not live to die for gambling, but I don’t think cockfighters were able to realize that.