斗鸡是我国古代一种传统的娱乐形式。自从人们学会了饲养家禽,就发现了雄鸡好斗的本能,天长日久,便有意挑选,培育善斗的鸡,使之互相拚搏,以此陶冶情趣。春秋战国时期,上自国君,下至百姓,均把斗鸡作为一项调节生活和娱乐身心的活动。对此、《庄子·达生篇》、《战国策·齐策》均有记载。齐国与鲁国还曾因斗鸡而导致了两国之间的战争。 Cockfighting is a traditional form of entertainment in ancient China. Since people learned to raise poultry, they discovered the aggressive instinct of the rooster. With the passage of time, they deliberately selected and fostered foolproof chickens to fight hard with each other to cultivate their interest. Spring and Autumn Period, from the monarch, down to the people, all cock fighting as a living and entertainment activities. In this regard, “Zhuangzi Tatsu chapter”, “Warring Qi policy” are documented. Qi and Luguo also led to the war between the two countries because of fighting cocks.