JCH-NACA Animal Control Officer Practice Test

Which statement accurately reflects the practice of cock fighting?

1. Only roosters are fought, never hens.

2. Both hens and roosters can be fought by cock fighters.

3. Hens are used primarily as trainers for roosters.

4. Only specially bred hens are used for fighting.

The correct answer is: Only roosters are fought, never hens.

The statement that accurately reflects the practice of cock fighting is that only roosters are fought, never hens. In the realm of cock fighting, the focus is exclusively on male chickens, particularly roosters, as they are bred and trained for combat. Roosters possess physical attributes suited for fighting, such as larger spurs and more aggressive behavior. The practice of using hens in cock fighting is not common, as hens are not bred for combat and lack the same fighting instincts and physical characteristics as roosters. This focus on roosters rather than hens is rooted in tradition and the inherent nature of the birds involved in these illegal and unethical activities. Hence, the selection of roosters for fighting is a fundamental aspect of cock fighting practices.