Old English GameThe Old English Game fowl descends directly from a fighting breed known as the Pit Game. Though cockfighting is no longer allowed in England, this breed's personality hasn't changed. They tend to be noisy, active, intolerant of confinement, and roosters absolutely cannot be kept together - they'll fight to the death! Hens are aggressive too, and shouldn't be kept alongside more docile breeds. Despite this, they're a beautiful breed for the experienced poultry keeper and the hens are reliable setters/brooders. Spangled Old English Game Hen Origins/History: All Other Breeds
Large Fowl & Bantam
Small (4-5 lbs)
Common
Game
Black-Breasted Red, Brown-Red, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, Red Pyle, White, Black, others
Egg Facts: Fair (2/wk)
Cream or Tinted
Medium
Fancy Features: Single Comb
No
No
4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Hardy in winter
Not especially heat hardy
Intolerant of confinement
No
Yes
aggressive, self-sufficient; noisy
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