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National Federation of Gamefowl Breeders!

Different grains provide specific nutrients essential for the energy, growth, and conditioning of gamefowl. A balanced diet often includes a mix of these grains to ensure both high energy levels for activity and sufficient protein for muscle development.

Andrew Jackson was a lifelong enthusiast of gamefowl and cockfighting, viewing the sport as a reflection of the “masculine aggression” and competitive spirit of the era. While his political enemies used this hobby to attack his character, Jackson remained deeply connected to the culture of gamefowl as both a promoter and a participant.

Mexican Gamefowl History

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The Blueface gamefowl bloodline was developed in the 1940s-1950s by American cockers like Sweater McGinnis, J.D. Perry, and Lun Gilmore. It originated by crossing McLean Hatch with Hatch-Claret and Gray-Brown Red lines to enhance speed, power, and deep cutting. Named for its distinctive bluish-grey skin color, this strain is renowned for being an exceptionally fast […]

In the context of gamefowl and roosters, a teepee or tp refers to a specialized, small, A-frame or conical shelter used to house individual birds.

In American gamefowl history, several “major” derbies served as the ultimate testing grounds for legendary breeders like Walter Kelso, Johnnie Jumper, and Carol Nesmith. These events were often held at private clubs or high-stakes pits and were widely advertised in specialized publications like The Gamecock and Grit and Steel.

Richard Lee Bates 1932–2008 was a legendary American gamefowl breeder originally from Tennessee who became a foundational figure in the Philippine gamefowl industry. He is best known for developing high-performance bloodlines like the Bates Greys, Bates Hatch including the Spangled Hatch, and Bates Blacks.

Gamefowl Background