In today’s article we’ll talk about the american gamefowl breeders and, of course, also about the most important rooster races and poultry houses. As we all know, Americans are the ones that have created gamefowls of excellent quality through years of genetic study and improvement; thanks to this, Mexico can enjoy of high quality animals since it’s easier to import them from different breeds of fighting rooster.
Now I want to mention some of the most important breeders in the U.S, without forgetting that here in Mexico there are great breeders as well, to whom I send my regards and about who I’ll talk about in further articles. So if you have the chance of acquiring or buying fighting cocks in the United States, even if it is some stallion rooster, from any of these breeders, don’t hesitate in doing so.
The Famous American Gamefowl Farms and Breeders
It is worth mentioning that the list of American cockfighters is very long, I am sure there are some that I forgot, you can tell me in the comments if you know any, and I must also admit that there are small cockfighters that produce birds of excellent quality, to all of them my respect, since they try to obtain good animals through breeding, especially consanguinity, well let’s start.
Garry Guilliam
He is the winner of the most derbies in the United States. The lines he handles are Round Head and Hatch. They have been and still have been winners for more than 50 years, playing with various types of weapons such as Gaff, Inch Knife and Phillipina. His cockpit is located in the state of Oklahoma .
- Location : North Carolina
- Rooster Lines : Round Head and Hatch
- Notable Achievements : Known for keeping roosters with excellent adaptability and aggressiveness.
Carol Nesmith
For many cockfighters he is the authentic original breeder of the Sweaters, famous for his lines, Sweaters Pasums and Sweaters 5000, of the latter I imagine you have already read his story, the Pasums, the two very fast Sweater families that revolutionized cockfighting in Mexico and the Philippines, in addition to his Hatch Stuards and Kelsos, his cockfighting facility is in the state of Alabama.
- Location : Mississippi
- Rooster Lines : Sweater
- Notable Achievements : Breeder of the famous Sweater line, recognized for being one of the most consistent in combat.
Kenny Troiano
California breeder, specialist in the Hatch breed, manages 3 different families classified by color, and is also a judge for the American Game Fowl Society. Not to mention that he has also written 2 books about fighting cocks.
- Location : California
- Rooster Lines : Hatch
- Notable Achievements : Author and educator on cockerel breeding, highly respected for his knowledge and experience.
Gene Bartia
Absolute winner of several of the most important tournaments in the Philippines and Mexico, the breeds of roosters that he handles are Sweaters, Kelsos, Hatch, his cockfighting facility is located in the state of Louisiana.
- Location : Texas
- Rooster Lines : Kelso and Roundhead
- Outstanding Achievements : Recognized for breeding roosters with great fighting ability and physical strength.
Dink Fair
Breeder of beautiful birds, his best line is Sweater, although he also has Yellow Leg Hatch and Kelso, he is one of the most recognized American breeders in the world and of course his cockpit is located in the state of Louisiana.
- Location : Arkansas
- Rooster Lines : Sweater, Yellow Leg Hatch and Kelso
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters known for their endurance and tenacity, highly sought after in competitions.
Rat Graves
The lines that he manages are Hatch, Kelso and Giro, currently one of the most successful breeding farms in the palenques of Mexico and the Philippines, and is located in the state of Oklahoma.
- Location : Kentucky
- Rooster Lines : Hatch Leiper, Kelso and Giro
- Notable Achievements : Specialized in Hatch Leiper cocks, famous for their bravery in fighting.
Roy Bready
The lines he handles are Radios, Giros and Hatch, like his former partner, Johnie Jumper. They have travelled around the world and have been loved by many for reaping much success with their radio cocks, which have been exceptionally good cocks and their cockpit is located in Mississippi.
- Location : Oklahoma
- Rooster Lines : Radios, Grey and Hatch
- Outstanding Achievements : Breeder of Grey cocks with great skill and control in the ring.
David Hurt
He was an outstanding student of Johnnie Jumper, breeder of powerful Radios, Giros and Hatch, with great success in the palenques of Mexico and the Philippines. Currently his farm is located in Mississippi.
- Location : Virginia
- Rooster Lines : Spokes, Turns and Hatch
- Notable Achievements : Their Hatch line of cocks is known for being strong and tough in combat.
Bruce Barnet
Better known as Mr. Sweater for his high-performing Sweater breeding in the Philippines and Mexico, in addition to his Kelso and Hatch Gillmore, he has also been an excellent rooster herder and lives in Alabama.
- Location : Missouri
- Rooster Lines : Sweater, Kelso and Hatch Gillmore
- Notable Achievements : Roosters valued for their ability to attack and endure long battles.
Jerry Sklick Lizard
Another breeder from Alabama, Jerry handles several lines such as Giro, Hatch, Kelso, Albanys and Sweater, one of the largest suppliers of birds for Mexico and the Philippines. Here in Mexico you can contact Natividad Osuna to purchase birds from Jerry.
- Location : Florida
- Rooster Lines : Giro, Hatch, Kelso, Albanys and Sweater
- Notable Achievements : Specialist in the Kelso line, renowned for its endurance and tactical skill.
Kerry Robinson
He is a Mississippi breeder and is another Jumper student with a very impressive record of success in Mexico and the Philippines.
- Location : Georgia
- Rooster Lines : Regular Grey
- Notable Achievements : Famous for its Grey roosters, which stand out for their agility and strength.
Emanuel Massa
Another successful Louisiana breeder, his cock families are Kelso, Hatch, Oriental, Yellow Leg Hatch although the best Massa for many are his Kelso cocks.
- Location : Louisiana
- Rooster Lines : Kelso, Hatch, Oriental, Yellow Leg Hatch
- Notable Achievements : Breeder of Kelso cocks, known for their aggressiveness and precise technique.
Lonnie Harper
Breeder from the state of Tennessee with the most success in recent years in Mexico. With his Giros, Kelso and Hatch, but especially the Giros roosters that have given him many victories for the Mule Train game.
- Location : Tennessee
- Rooster Lines : Giros, Kelso and Hatch
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters with great resistance and aggressiveness, highly valued by local breeders.
Johnnie Jumper
The legendary Jumper could not be missing from this list. Of all the breeders of fighting cocks in the United States, he is the most famous in recent decades. He is the creator of the Radio and Jumper lines, but let us not forget his Kelso, Hatch, Giro and Sweater, which have given a touch of speed, cutting and intelligence to modern birds, revolutionizing all of Mexico, the USA and the Philippines.
- Location : Mississippi
- Rooster Lines : Radio, Kelso, Hatch, Giro and Sweater
- Notable Achievements : Highly recognized in the breeding community, his lines of roosters are known for their quality and performance.
Bobby Payton
He is an Alabama breeder well known for his Democratic cocks, which are much loved by old-school cockfighters, and is quite well known in both Mexico and the Philippines.
- Location : Alabama
- Rooster Lines : Democrats and Roundhead
- Outstanding Achievements : Breeder of Democratic roosters with great physical strength, especially valued for their ability to withstand long fights.
Mel Sims
He is an old school breeder who has been breeding his Brown Red cocks since the 1950s, which have remained very popular both in Mexico and the Philippines. Here in Mexico they often cross them with Hatch for the inch razor and in the Philippines they often use them with Kelso cocks and in some cases Sweaters.
- Location : Texas
- Rooster Lines : Brown Red
- Outstanding Achievements : Breeder of Brown Red roosters, highly appreciated for their agility and technique in fighting.
Larry Romero
Successful Sweater breeder, Kelso, Albany has very powerful and intelligent animals that have proven themselves many times. Currently, he is located in Louisiana.
- Location : Louisiana
- Rooster Lines : Albany Sweater and Kelso
- Outstanding Achievements : Their line of roosters is known for its balance between resistance and aggressiveness.
Crow Graves
Oklahoma breeder whose breeds are Sweater, Hatch, Kelso and Giros, are those that are bred little but are 100% quality, his roosters have given excellent results in Mexico and the Philippines.
- Location : Oklahoma
- Rooster Lines : Sweater, Hatch, Kelso and Giros
- Outstanding Achievements : Specialized in high quality roosters for top-level competitions.
Dalle Cantrell
Famous breeder from the state of Virginia specialized in Albany roosters, his animals have great performance because they are raised high in the mountains.
- Location : Virginia
- Rooster Lines : Albany
- Outstanding Achievements : Breeder respected for maintaining pure lines and great fighting capacity.
Randy Jumper
The heir to the famous legacy left by the great Jumper, this renowned American cockfighter currently has 2 cockfighting farms here in Mexico, one in Piedras Negras Coahuila and another in Tepic Nayarit. You can acquire a good trio without having to leave Mexico with the quality of American cockfighters.
- Location : Mississippi
- Rooster Lines : Radio, Sweater, Kelso, Giro
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters known for their bravery and technique, ideal for highly demanding competitions.
Joe Stanford
A Texas cockfighter who currently has a partnership in Mexico with Natividad Osuna and on his ranch located in Mazatlán Sinaloa, where you can acquire birds of excellent genetic quality.
- Location : Texas
- Rooster Lines : Kelso, Sweater
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters bred with great dedication, known for their excellent physical condition and agility.
Bobby Jones
Based in Alabama, Bobby Jones is a well-known breeder in the gamecock community, specializing in breeding American Gamecocks. His approach is based on maintaining the classic characteristics of endurance and agility in his birds. Bobby Jones’ cocks are highly prized for their consistency in performance and their ability to adapt to different types of combat.
- Location : Alabama
- Rooster Lines : American Game
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters recognized for their endurance and agility, bred to maintain classic characteristics of the species.
Nathan Jumper
From Mississippi, Nathan Jumper is an experienced breeder who has specialized in the Hatch and Kelso lines. With a great reputation within the community, his roosters are recognized for their tenacity and strength. Nathan focuses on ensuring that his birds not only have outstanding physical characteristics, but also a temperament that makes them effective in competition.
- Location : Mississippi
- Rooster Lines : Hatch and Kelso
- Outstanding Achievements : Roosters with excellent tenacity and strength; respected within the community for the quality of their lines.
Jorge Vazquez
Located in California, Jorge has earned a prominent place as a breeder of fine fighting cocks. His birds are bred with competitive combat in mind, and are noted for their agility and technique. Jorge works with meticulously selected lines to ensure the quality and optimal performance of each cock, making his birds sought after by those who want to ensure victory in competitions.
- Location : California
- Rooster Lines : Fine Roosters for Competitions
- Notable Achievements : Known for breeding highly agile and technical roosters, focused on competitive fighting.
Cockfighting Centers Near Me: How to Find Local Breeders
Finding cockfighting farms near your location can be made easier by using geolocalized search tools. Use Google Maps or specialized platforms, typing in terms like “cockfighting farms near me” or “cockfighting farms near me.” Another option is to join local groups on social media, where breeders often share information and recommendations. Visiting agricultural fairs and specialized events is also a good way to connect with trusted breeders.
Fighting Cocks for Sale in the United States
If you are looking for fighting cocks for sale in the United States, some of the best breeders offer birds of recognized quality. It is advisable to contact reputable breeders directly through specialized websites, where details such as bloodlines and characteristics of the cocks are mentioned. In addition, many cockfighting facilities offer the option of buying young or already trained adult cocks. Make sure to research the legality of selling and transporting fighting cocks in your state before making any purchase.
Conclusion
I know there are rooster breeders and poultry houses that I didn’t mention, but I’m going to make further updates, since there is a very large list of American breeder that I still need to name. I would also like what you think about the success of the fighting rooster breeders in the United States. Remember, the small details make the great breeders.