What are your thoughts on cockfighting?

[MArsland]

Your thoughts?

Cockfighting gambling very popular in my country since long ago and continues to this day, but it is operated secretly and the venues are difficult to find because it is illegal and punishable by 10 years in prison or a maximum fine of Rp25M/$1500±.
However there is an exception if the cockfight is part of a traditional or religious ceremony and there is no gambling involved. In Bali, there is a tradition called Tabuh Rah, which is permitted.

[BABY SHOES]

I don't understand cockfighting... but in my country, this practice is banned, yet many people still engage in it in the middle of the forest or in secluded areas unknown to the police... because many have been arrested due to cockfighting.

Animal lovers... would say this is a cruel act toward animals because in cockfighting, knives are often used on the birds' legs, and the losing bird often dies.

I can't comment further because my country clearly prohibits it.

[Sebastian Michaelis]

Complete foolishness, but every region has its own customs and games. For example, in North Africa, there is the 'sheep fight,' where they bring two rams to butt heads against each other, and the winner earns money. and some people even bet on the winner..

[tsaroz]

It's not necessary for the fighting cock to die on each match. Many of them live through multiple wins and loses. There are many sort of such fights among the animal kingdom be it bull fighting or as in previous post Ram fighting. We are fascinated with fights and bets, the gladiators fighting was an ancient form of entertainment and gambling embraced by the nation where all of the people participated in the show as well the bet. There are stories that claims gladiators needed to die for its opponent to win but it has been proved wrong and they too fighter many fights before retirement or death.
In modern times, there are many safety precaution to prevent death in human fighting other than that, fights like MMA looks no different from cock fighting. Everyone enjoys and bets on MMA.

[verdinio]

Cockfighting is available in Asia countries although they can only have it in a secret place because of the government regulations that prohibit it. Some people here are still doing this but they don't show in public because polices will arrest them. Some people do not agree with that because they think that is too cruel to animals.

When Covid hit, they could not do that but when Covid reduced, cockfighting continued but this time, they are strict with people who want to participate. They don't allow many people in one room but that is temporary because after the situation returns to normal, they do that in the black market.

I think someone should intervene, these events are pure evil towards animals and those who organize them and those who bet on them are simply bad people, this thing must change immediately and I hope that someone takes action to stop this brutality towards these poor animals.

[cabron]

Cockfighting is available in Asia countries although they can only have it in a secret place because of the government regulations that prohibit it. Some people here are still doing this but they don't show in public because polices will arrest them. Some people do not agree with that because they think that is too cruel to animals.

When Covid hit, they could not do that but when Covid reduced, cockfighting continued but this time, they are strict with people who want to participate. They don't allow many people in one room but that is temporary because after the situation returns to normal, they do that in the black market.

I think someone should intervene, these events are pure evil towards animals and those who organize them and those who bet on them are simply bad people, this thing must change immediately and I hope that someone takes action to stop this brutality towards these poor animals.

Chickens are not in the list of endangered specie. There are probably billions of them than the population of humans in the world, they are being slaughtered everyday for our food on the table. They are however for some people are fun to watch fighting and its a game like boxing or MMA.

Just like the dog fight in other countries, its a sports to watch and the better the dog, the more fans like it.

[Findingnemo]

I don't approve or disapprove of it since it's related to culture, let them decide what is best.

Just because it is related to culture, is it ok? There are lots of cultures that were banned or forbidden because it became a taboo as humanity progresses. Why not modify these cockfighting cultures so that no one have to shed blood among these fighting cocks.

There are certain things we consider as taboo or strange but might have some meaning and as I said it cold find out the superior cock and use it for breeding purpose and the same one goes for bull fighting which is more cruel because where bull and the players are put in risk but it is one of the famour sport in both spam and Mexico and it's completely legal even though government tried banning it their court overturned the ban with the reason of 'cultural heritage' which is why as an outsider I can't take any side so just the neutral stance in this matter.

[Jaycoinz]

Never been interested in this sport because of the nature of it, I don't know if it makes any sense to stake your money on two animals fighting till one dies. A lot of people derive pleasure in watching this and gambling on it but personally I think its boring and a little demented. It's a strange thing to enjoy such sports but then, everyone has the right to do what they enjoy. But I think this is forbidden in some countries

[uchegod-21]

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.

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?

People who enjoy watching animals fight are heartless. As for those who place bets on these birds or animals, including the organizers of these matches; they are evil. Animal cruelty should be prohibited

[vanesha]

It seems cruel to animals, but without us realizing it, it's not the cockfighting that's more cruel, so what about the boxing matches in the ring? Many people think that cockfighting is very immoral because it tortures animals, and even boxing matches can result in death, right?

[Mpamaegbu]

Whether cock or bull fighting, it's pure cruelty to animals. Humans who complained of slave trade and how badly those who were sold into slavery were treated shouldn't see any form of fun in watching animals fight for their own amusement and entertainment. Whether for gambling or not, it's appalling to say the least. It was the same heartless thing slave masters did or as some individuals do till date to those they perceive to be inferior to them under racial, ethnic or religious perceived superiority.

[serjent05]

It seems cruel to animals, but without us realizing it, it's not the cockfighting that's more cruel, so what about the boxing matches in the ring? Many people think that cockfighting is very immoral because it tortures animals, and even boxing matches can result in death, right?

An accident happens, which is the major reason behind the death of a boxer.  The difference is that, in cockfighting, the intention of the game is to kill the other party, while in boxing, it is to dominate the fight.  There is a huge difference between killing the opponent and dominating the opponent.  Besides, just see how the fighter is geared.  In cockfighting, roosters are geared with blades, while in boxing, they wear gloves to minimize the force of impact to lessen fatality of the punches.  If we put cockfighting in the same scenario, saying it is a boxing match, a boxer will be equipped with blades instead of gloves and you can imagine the rest. Did you see the difference?

[vanesha]

It seems cruel to animals, but without us realizing it, it's not the cockfighting that's more cruel, so what about the boxing matches in the ring? Many people think that cockfighting is very immoral because it tortures animals, and even boxing matches can result in death, right?

An accident happens, which is the major reason behind the death of a boxer.  The difference is that, in cockfighting, the intention of the game is to kill the other party, while in boxing, it is to dominate the fight.  There is a huge difference between killing the opponent and dominating the opponent.  Besides, just see how the fighter is geared.  In cockfighting, roosters are geared with blades, while in boxing, they wear gloves to minimize the force of impact to lessen fatality of the punches.  If we put cockfighting in the same scenario, saying it is a boxing match, a boxer will be equipped with blades instead of gloves and you can imagine the rest. Did you see the difference?

I don't deny at all that cockfighting is cruel, and it is indeed cruel, but what I think is that 1 human life cannot be replaced by 1000 chickens, that's what's on my mind, maybe because I don't like boxing matches, because of the violent scenes that's why I think that way, because chickens can be easily farmed unlike humans

[terrific]

Animal cruelty is what many will say about this. And it's a disagreement from those who likes animals.
But to those who are used to this, this is a normal gambling thing. And if there are animals involved with betting. I think those people that doesn't like this type of cruelty will simply like horse racing, pig racing and other types of race where animals are involved.
And if this is about the cockfighting and there's one that needs to be dead and bloody, they won't like that type of betting.

Actually, there's no difference between this and boxing; it also involves killing each other. The only difference is that this cockfighting doesn't use gloves; instead, they use something sharp, which makes these chickens kill each other.

It is the same as in dog fighting, but this one turns out to be illegal nowadays, so you can't find this in public. So cockfighting must be illegal too because there's a law for animals not only here in my country but worldwide.

Well, I'm not so interested in cockfighting; I am more comfortable betting on horse racing if we talk about animal bets.

It's better to bet into those racing bets than to these games that includes blood going out and shred from each other.
While in boxing, it's not about the intent to kill because in cockfighting, there is the intention to kill the opponent and the ones who starts it.
Despite the nature of these fighting roosters that they'll have to fight others for the sake of gambling, this is why many are against into it.

Animal cruelty is what many will say about this. And it's a disagreement from those who likes animals.
But to those who are used to this, this is a normal gambling thing. And if there are animals involved with betting. I think those people that doesn't like this type of cruelty will simply like horse racing, pig racing and other types of race where animals are involved.
And if this is about the cockfighting and there's one that needs to be dead and bloody, they won't like that type of betting.

 If we compare it with horse racing or greyhound racing, at least those events don’t always end with one animal dead on the spot. Cockfighting almost always does. That’s where I personally draw the line. Gambling is fine, but once it comes at the cost of unnecessary suffering, it stops being about “fun” and becomes just cruelty masked as culture.
That said, I know in some regions it’s not going away anytime soon, and governments often just tolerate it as long as there’s betting money flowing. But globally, the trend is clear: activities like this are getting less acceptable year by year.
 There are plenty of ways to gamble without killing animals. If people really need that thrill, sports betting, casinos, or even crypto prediction markets are healthier alternatives than staging fights to the death.

That is right, there is no need for one's life to be taken in the races games. The winners will just be fine and the same as the losing animals.

[OgNasty]

Cockfighting is pretty messed up. There are practices like including razors that I actually don’t know how people can sleep at night after being involved. When I was younger I thought a fish fighting ring would be cool, but I wasn’t going to give them weapons and they don’t feel pain. Now that I’m older though, I don’t think any living creature should be used for entertainment against their will.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Cockfighting is for sure a complex issues, bringing two different cultural practices entertainment and the welfare concern for the animals. Though cockfighting  has some cultural significance, which are historical roots, traditional practice and community engagement, but it is proper not to forget the concerns, like animal cruelty, the potential for exploitation, it's effect on gambler and onlookers.
Yet this perspective can be balanced, by having respect for cultural heritage, consider the welfare for the animals and plan for reforms.

[JiiBs]

It seems cruel to animals, but without us realizing it, it's not the cockfighting that's more cruel, so what about the boxing matches in the ring? Many people think that cockfighting is very immoral because it tortures animals, and even boxing matches can result in death, right?

I wouldn’t want to compare them both, seriously. I think there is a huge difference between boxing, kickboxing or any other form of humans having to fight in the ring for entertainment. This is largely due to the fact that, these guys gets something out of these fights. They are paid for it, they’ve got a fan base, a platform where they make money from the engagements.

For the cocks, there is nothing in it for them, just cruelty and that sums it for the cocks.

[lienfaye]

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?

Some of my relatives are into cockfighting. They also breed and sell cock to their friends. They are not just a gambler but through selling, they're making money out of it.

Anyway, I grew up knowing cockfighting as legal to our country. Using animals in gambling are not really enjoyable for me especially if one has to die for the opponent to win. But cockfighting is already a tradition and since it is legal, I don't think it will be stop anytime soon.

[Issa56]

I don't understand cockfighting... but in my country, this practice is banned, yet many people still engage in it in the middle of the forest or in secluded areas unknown to the police... because many have been arrested due to cockfighting.

Most countries which I know about, cockfighting have been banned in them because they see cockfighting as unacceptable practice. I don’t also like the idea of cockfighting, it’s completely rubbish to me, you don’t have to make two animals fight if you want to gamble. In my country fighting with Animal’s is banned, because they don’t only involve themselves in cockfighting alone, during festive season, some people do end up fighting with Rams, which at the end, some of those animals do end up dead, and some are going to be critically injured.

So anyone found involving themselves in this kind of activity are always arrested in my country, and they are always properly punished here in my country. If you want to gamble, then we have online gambling platforms, and we have physical gambling platforms, you can make use of them, but you don’t have to use animals.

[radjie]

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.

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?

Cockfighting has been around for a long time, especially in several Asian countries. However, this type of gambling is clearly not recommended today. Besides attracting large crowds, this type of gambling is extremely torturous for the animals, even leading to their death. Those involved in cockfighting gambling should be given criminal penalties, as this type of gambling can create a disturbance and also intentionally cause the death of the animals, which are often displayed in public.