Lauro Braganza, Author at Sustainable Agriculture

Apr12024 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Gamefowls for Sale: Where to Buy Fighting Cocks in the Philippines

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Are you spending a lot of time online searching for gamefowls for sale near you? Are you looking to enter the game of fighting roosters? Continue reading. The Coronavirus pandemic slowed down the cockfighting tradition in the Philippines, but “online sabong” brought the sport into the spotlight again, and it’s only getting stronger. Although physical cockfighting is illegal due to social distancing guidelines, the supply of fighting cocks and gamefowls once again is in shortage. It could be in trouble in the next few months if the online sabong continues to flourish. (Update: The legality of Online Sabong has been discontinued due to the massive addiction of many Filipinos affecting many families. Although many cockpit workers lost their jobs, many also benefit from online sabong, es...

Apr12024 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

Regular Rooster vs Gamefowl: What’s the Difference?

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When it comes to fighting roosters, a non-game regular rooster will be no match for a gamecock, especially when the fighting lasts more than a minute, as I am going to explain below. Even before I started this blog, a lot of people who visit my backyard farm always ask me if my giant Black Australorp and monstrous Barred Plymouth Rock will not run away if any of them meet a fighting cock, and I always tell them, “Yes, they will run away.” Before anything else, let us know what these birds are and their differences. What is a regular rooster? A rooster, or specifically a regular rooster, is a male chicken raised and bred to mate with hens to reproduce. Farmers who raise rosters are those who want their flock multiple. In contrast, farmers who only raise chicken for eggs don’t raise ...

Apr12024 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

The Brown Red Gamefowl and Its Fighting Style

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There are several bloodlines of pure Brown Red gamefowl, especially today, that many local breeders are crossing with different modern breeds. However, the heritage breed of Brown Red games traces its lineage to rural Alabama in the 1870s, where a local “cocker” imported a pure line of game fowl from Northern Ireland. Over the years, he crossed these Irish birds into American gamefowl strains and produced what is now known as the Brown Red games. These beautiful, aggressive birds have slowly declined in number since cockfighting became illegal in all states when Louisiana banned the practice in 2008. Wingate Brown Red bloodline history Joe Wingate brought a pure strain of chickens from Northern Ireland into his Alabama farm in 1870. These birds were primarily brown-red in breast and f...

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Lists of Filipino Gamefowl Breeders

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If you are looking for a list of Filipino gamefowl breeders then you are in the right place. Continue reading to find out. Having a P75B ($1.5B) turnover each year, cockfighting is the biggest sport in the Philippines, bigger than all ball games including PBA combined. If Spain has a bullfight, the Philippines has a cockfight – it’s a blood sport. While the rest of the world condemns cockfights due to animal death and cruelty, in the Philippines, it’s a sport, leisure, and industry. Businesses connected to cockfighting employ hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. These businesses include game farms, breeding, and cockpit operations. This article presents the top 10 and 31 of the biggest, most respected, and most well-known game farms in the Philippines. Some of these farms have their ...

Mar312024 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

What is Texas Gamefowl Chicken

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When you search for the meaning of “Texas chicken” on Google, you will be provided tons of fried chicken from Texas. If you are a cockfighter living in Manila or any part of Luzon and are looking for a gamefowl to buy, you just used the wrong keyword. Texas gamefowl meaning in cockfighting vocabulary In the Philippines, where cockfighting is a multi-billion dollar industry, Filipinos, especially in Tagalog-speaking provinces in Luzon, refer to gamefowl as Texas or teksas. The local term is “manok panabong”, “panabong na manok”, or just “panabong”. However, this is not the case in the Visayas and Mindanao areas. Texas is seldom used. Locals call gamefowl “inog-bulang” in Ilonggo/Hiligaynon or “manok pang bulang” in Cebuano. “Bulang” has two meaning in Hiligaynon (1). cockfight or sabong (...

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What is Peruvian Gamefowl

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The Peruvian gamefowl is one of the most popular bloodlines of fighting cock roosters in the Philippines and is also among the most expensive breeds. In this incredibly long article, we can translate and proofread the complete history of the great Peruvian gamefowl. This is quite an interesting yet long story, so I enjoyed reading it. The link to the original Spanish version is provided at the end of this article. The Peruvian rooster underwent many stages of improvement until our current standard was achieved. It would be countless to mention the architects of this story of panache and courage. How the Peruvian Gamefowl was Developed The Peruvian fighting cock was developed by a Peruvian named Don Humberto Gregorio Pedraglio Oddone, who was born in Lima on November 17, 1899. They are...

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Grey Gamefowl Fighting Style and the Top Grey Rooster Breeders

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The grey gamefowl or grey rooster (Talisayin) is a popular fighting rooster color in the Philippines. Several bloodlines come from different breeds and crosses, but few stand out. Gamecock is about winning and having reliable fighting roosters with bloodlines that stand the test of time. These breeders are well-known owners and developers of grey gamefowl bloodlines. If you are into cockfighting or even online sabong and your favorite color is grey, you should know the origin of the fighting cock before you put your money into a grey hatch rooster. The following are some of the most popular and successful owners and breeders of grey gamefowls. Rafael “Nene” Abello – Bacolod City If you are into sabong, you know who Nene Abello is. He is among the most successful and popular br...

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Murphy Whitehackle Gamefowl: All You Need to Know

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Have you ever heard of whitehackle gamefowl and their incredible fighting style? Whitehackle roosters are one of the most unique and intriguing breeds of fighting gamefowl worldwide, with a long and colorful history passed down through generations. In this article, we’ll look closer at the Whitehackle rooster breed and discover more about its origins, physical characteristics, and fierce fighting techniques. So join us to explore the phenomenal fighting style of the Whitehackle gamefowl! Characteristics of Whitehackle Gamefowl White hackle roosters are one of the most sought-after breeds of fighting gamefowl, and for a good reason - they are powerful, courageous, and graceful athletes in the arena! Their white feathers and reddish-brown hackles give them a stunning appearance t...

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Hennie Gamefowl and Its Fighting Style

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The Hennie Gamefowl is an iconic breed of fighting rooster used in cockfighting for centuries. This article will examine the history of the Hennie Gamefowl, its unique physical characteristics, and how it competes in fights. With impressive agility and strength, the Hennie Gamefowl is a formidable fighter sure to capture your attention! Introduction to Hennie Gamefowl Hennie Gamefowl is a chicken breed developed for cockfighting. It is named after its creator, Dutch breeder Jan van den Hennie. Hennie Gamefowls are known for their aggressive nature and powerful leg muscles, which make them excellent fighters. Cockfighting is a sport in which two cocks, or male chickens, are placed in an arena and fight until one of them is killed or critically injured. The sport has been practiced for ...

Mar312024 by Lauro BraganzaNo Comments

The Leiper Hatch Gamefowl and Its Fighting Styles

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The Leiper Hatch gamefowl is an iconic breed in cockfighting. These birds are known for their aggressive fighting style and hardiness, making them popular for those looking to enter the sport. This article will take a closer look at the Leiper Hatch Gamefowl and its unique fighting style. Introduction to the Leiper Hatch Gamefowl The Leiper Hatch is a gamefowl breed developed in the United States during the late 19th century. This breed was created by crossing various strains of Old English Game and Pit Game, creating a powerful and aggressive bird. The breed is known for its hardiness and resilience, which have made it a popular choice for cockfighting enthusiasts. The Leiper Hatch is a medium-sized bird, with the males typically reaching a height of 28-30 inches, while the females reac...