Why is this referred to as a game bird? "Game bird" was a term given to chickens used in cock fighting. The sport was outlawed in 1849, but the popularity of the birds endured. These birds are now popular for exhibition or ornamental purposes.
Is this a clean-legged or feather-legged bantam? This breed is clean-legged.
How many color varieties are there for Old English game bantams? There are a whopping 28 color varieties recognized by the APA. We have two other color varieties available,
including the Silver Duckwing and
Red Pyle.
Why isn't there sexing available for this breed? Bantams as a whole are very difficult to sex safely and accurately at hatch, due to their exceedingly small size. At this time, we only offer unsexed bantams for the well-being of the birds.
Are BB Red Old English game bantams a true bantam breed? Yes, there is no standard-size counterpart to this breed.
What do their comb and wattles look like? Rooster have a prominent single comb that stands upright. Females have a smaller single comb. Their wattles are bright red.
Is this bird suitable for a free-range setup? Yes, they are excellent foragers and highly active. However, due to their small size, it's a good idea to have predator protection methods in place, especially from aerial attacks.
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