Buyer question
Are Old English Game poultry good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Old English Game poultry 2 out of 5 for beginners (roosters fight).
Source: the Old English Game poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Old English Game poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Old English Game chickens come from England, where they were bred for centuries as gamecocks. Today they are kept for show and as hardy, alert birds, with bantams especially popular and hens known as strong mothers.
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers, show
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Old English Game roosters will fight each other, so they need separate pens. They are active flyers and need covered runs.