Cockfighting Image Gallery, Roosters Fight Stock Photos: Cockfighting is a blood sport because of the harm cocks do to each other in cockpits, exacerbated by metal spurs that can be attached to birds’ own spurs. After the 1959 revolution, Cuba cracked down on cockfighting as part of a ban on gambling. But, over the years that stance has softened. Official arenas have opened and hidden arenas are tolerated as long as there are no brawls.
A cockfighting enthusiast holds money during a fight at the arena
A cockfighting enthusiast shows spurs made from tortoiseshell
A cockfighting enthusiast uses his tongue to clean the blood of his rooster during a fight at a cockfighting arena in Moron
A handmade case used to transport a rooster
A stuffed rooster is seen at a farmyard at the outskirts of Sandino
Cockfighting enthusiasts fix spurs made from tortoiseshell prior to a fight at a cockfighting arena
Cockfighting enthusiasts react during a fight
Cockfighting enthusiasts watch a fight at a cockfighting arena in Moron
Cockfighting is a blood sport because of the harm cocks do to each other in cockpits, exacerbated by metal spurs that can be attached to birds’ own spurs
Enthusiasts argue that cockfighting is a centuries-old tradition. Critics say it is cruel, and they blame its popularity on lack of entertainment options, poor education on animal welfare, and its money-making potential
People carrying cockerels in slings or under their arms travel to these venues by horse-drawn carriage, bicycle or in candy-colored vintage American cars.Arenas made of wood and palm fronds operate like fairgrounds. Ranchera music blasts from loudspeakers, roasted pork and rum are sold and tables are set up with dice and card games
Rooster are seen during a fight at a cockfighting arena
Roosters fight at a cockfighting arena in Moron, central region of Ciego de Avila province, Cuba
Rosters fight during a cockfight at an area. After the 1959 revolution, Cuba cracked down on cockfighting as part of a ban on gambling. Over the years official arenas have opened and hidden arenas are tolerated as long as there are no brawls
Cockfighting enthusiasts show a rooster through the window of a vintage car
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