As Sankranthi is round the corner, the debate on Sankranthi Cock fights began yet again. Recently Hyderabad High Court asked the government to take all measures to stop the cock fights while there are demands to allow thm what the enthusiasts describe as a “traditional sport”.
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Keeping the debate aside, the rearing of these fighter cocks involve huge money. The birds are bred with several types of nutritious food that make the bird ready for the fights. The day of the roosters will begin with being fed almonds, cashews, and pulses.
An hour later, they would be fed kheema. Veterinarians make sure they are fed with a balanced diet and take personal supervision of the birds. They are also fed with boiled eggs and a dose of dry fruits and cereals in the evening. Hormone injections are also given to give them ferocious attitude. Some of birds bred like that cost 4 Lakh each. Specialists are hired to tie a blade to the bird’s limbs as the cock has to hit the target in one shot.
