I want to talk about the different fighting roosters breeds as there’s increasing the number of people who are more passionate about cockfighting and, therefore, there are always people who are just starting out on it and don’t know much about the subject.
As in all animals, whether dogs, horses, cats, there are always different races of them all, and the game fowl roosters couldn’t be the exception. That’s why I’m going to mention the best cockfighting breeds for the inch knife only, since there are countless lines or families for the different weapons.
What is the Best Bloodline of Gamefowl
Well, in my opinion, the best breed is going to be the one that you like the most for its style and phenotype (color of legs, feathers, etc.) and it must also have a quality that is a winning breed of cocks and this very well adapts to your demands since from my point of view there is no perfect line of birds, but there are a large number of very good families.
It should be noted that within each line of cocks there are infinite variants, since each breeder gives it a different touch by adding another breed to improve some deficiency or just to add a slightly different style of fighting. So before thinking about the new purchase of fighting cocks, I invite you to learn about all the qualities of the family of cocks that you are interested in acquiring. But do not forget that for these animals to develop maximum potential you must give a good feed food for fighting roosters.
How to Identify Gamefowl Bloodlines
Sweater
The Sweater is often regarded as one of the best gamefowl breeds due to its speed and adaptability in the pit. Known for their aggressive nature and endurance, Sweaters are a favorite among experienced breeders
Among their characteristics, they are really good flyers (which is a rare characteristic among roosters), though a little clumsy. Their feather color goes from yellow to golden; and their legs are yellow colored. They are related with almost all the races but especially they tie with the Kelso race.
Kelso
They are classic roosters that you will always see in almost any farm, they fight very well both up and down. They are intelligent roosters, their color of legs goes from yellow to white. These birds are also powerful and linked to almost all lines of roosters. They are phenotypically pretty roosters. For many this is one of the most beloved fighting cock’s breeds.
Radio
They are very intelligent, cheerful, and very aggressive fighters, and this is often their advantage. Nowadays, compared to modern fighting cocks, the Radio rooster is a little slower. If you mix it up with a faster bloodline it could help improve your fighting chances in combat. They are one of the best fighting rooster breeds that was originated by Jhonnie Jumper since a hybrid Whitehackle-Kelso rooster. The Radio breed has a tendency to cut too much. They are medium to low roosters that cross well with Kelso and Sweater, a Radio stud can get to reproduce to an 80% of males.
Hatch
They are roosters with excellent cutting effectiveness. They take good care of themselves, they distinguish themselves by their speed and strength. They have a good resistance, they are excellent fighters and have great intelligence. As the name says, they have green legs and they link well with almost any race especially with Kelso and Sweater.
Albany
They are roosters that play very well down, very well shaped body, and they usually are dark red or dark brown cocks; with yellow and even white legs. Most are of mountain crest, very few of turkey crest, and sometimes they have white guides. The Albany one is a rooster of power that is very active in the ring. Most times they try to avoid the first shock in the air and put the opponent into their fighting style. It crosses well with Kelso and Hatch.
Roundhead
They are roosters of medium to high stature, with an average weight of 4 to 5.2 pounds. They are smart fighters. They are also very aggressive, and superbly fast cutters. The Roundheads are known to possess devastating power. They are animals that take time to mature and that is why they should be fight after 2 years, although the ideal time would be 3.
Brownred
It is a cutter rooster, very fast and straight to the shock. They are very hot cocks that always look for fight and many times when they are cut they become more aggressive. They’re black or green legged birds, they have dark, almost black eyes, and dark brown feathers. In Mexico, he is crossed with Hatch for a flea knife and very good fighting cocks come out of it, and in the Philippines he crosses a lot with Kelso for the Philippine knife.
Regular grey
They are one of the roosters that have tremendous power and they stick very hard. Their style it’s always down between 23 and 27 inches, not higher. They are roosters with a lot of bottom. These animals crossed with Sweater, Kelso and Radio obtain a higher advantage, that pure maybe lack. For some American breeders they are the secret ingredient of their combat roosters.
Asil
It has short, black and red feathers, yellowish-white skin and yellow legs. It has broad shoulders, a short beak and very prominent wings. His weight ranges from 4 pounds to 6 pounds. The Asil is a rooster that hits focefully and can hurt an opponent only in bare heels on their own. Between their disadvantages they need to bite to throw, they are slow. However, this is not one of the families of fighting cocks for the inch knife. Even so the inch cockers have infused with this blood line to give more cut, power, resistance to their offspring, since there’s a says that goes like this: “The Asil is the only one that improves all the rooster breeds”.
Comparison of Gamefowl Breeds
When comparing fighting rooster breeds, it’s important to consider factors like stamina, agility, and temperament. Popular breeds such as Hatch, Kelso, and Roundhead each offer unique advantages in different fighting scenarios.
| Breed | Fighting Style | Strength | Stamina | Physical Characteristics | Best Crossbreeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater | Agile and airborne, excels in aerial combat. | Medium | High | Yellow legs, reddish or lemon-colored plumage. | Kelso, Hatch, Giro |
| Kelso | Intelligent, strategic fighting both in the air and on the ground. | High | Medium | Yellow to white legs, varied plumage. | Sweater, Radio, Giro |
| Hatch | Cutter, aggressive in fast fights. | Very High | High | Green legs, great fatigue resistance. | Kelso, Sweater |
| Radio | Agile combat, but slower than modern breeds. | High | Medium | Medium legs, varied plumage. | Kelso, Hatch |
| Brownred | Aggressive, fast, always seeks direct impact. | High | Medium | Dark legs, black or reddish plumage. | Hatch, Kelso |
| Roundhead | Quick and aggressive cutter, fights intelligently. | Medium | High | Medium to tall stature, dark plumage. | Sweater, Kelso |
| Giro | Powerful and precise, strong in ground combat. | Very High | High | Red-colored plumage, short stature. | Sweater, Kelso |
| Albany | Avoids aerial clashes, fights on the ground. | High | High | Robust body, yellow or white legs. | Hatch, Kelso |
The 10 Best Gamefowl Lines
- Sweater
- Kelso
- Hatch
- Brownred
- Roundhead
- Giro
- Radio
- Albany
- Whitehackle
- Asil
Differences Between Breeds and Lines of Gamefowl
In the world of gamefowl, it is important to distinguish between breeds and lines.
- Breed refers to an established class of gamefowl, sharing common characteristics and recognized genetics. Examples of well-known breeds include Kelso, Sweater, Hatch, among others. These breeds are widely raised and recognized for their fighting qualities, such as courage, strength, or stamina.
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On the other hand, a line is a variant within a breed, developed by a specific breeder who has selected particular traits to improve or refine the gamefowl according to their preferences or desired performance in combat. In other words, a line is a family within the breed. For example, the famous Sweater line developed by Carol Nesmith is known for its agility and speed, while Jumper’s Kelso are recognized for their precise cutting and courage.
Each breeder introduces modifications to enhance certain qualities in their gamefowl, such as speed, cutting ability, courage, or stamina, creating lines that, while belonging to the same breed, can exhibit notable differences in performance during fights.
Conclusion
Remember that in the roosters there is no better or worse line simply have to try to acquire one based on your tastes and for a family to be good and excellent results will depend on good nutrition and vitamins for rooster fighting adequate. These are some gamefowl bloodlines and their characteristics that I personally find in the different breeds of fighting cocks, and, maybe, not all agree with me, but I repeat that each breeder is improving his line based on what he believes. Little details form the big breeders.