Indian Game
This particular breed is reported to have been created in Cornwall in the 19th century.
The Indian game is widely recognised as being one of the best table birds that there is, and for this reason it has been used over the years to cross with other established table birds.
Looks
This is a striking-looking bird. It has a purposeful muscular body, hard feathering and domineering stance. The wide-breasted body is particularly broad at the shoulder.
The medium-sized head has bold eyes and a stubby, powerful beak.
The comb, if left undubbed, is pea-type, with three ridges running from front to back, (the central one being the highest).
The bird stands on strong, thick widely spaced, orange-yellow legs, which dominate its appearance.
Personality
This breed is sometimes docile and friendly, but sometimes aggressive - even the females.
Eggs
Not known for its laying ability the Indian Game will typically produce only 08 (roughly), small, light brown eggs a year.
Day to Day
The Indian Game's 'strength' makes these chickens, rugged, robust birds, although they are not particularly active. They will cope well with low temperatures and are easy to contain. The hens can make attentive mothers, but they may be aggressive. In addition, some strains exhibit hatching problems. Fertility can be a major problem because of the width of the birds - they find it difficult to mate properly.
This breed is not ideal for inexperienced keepers.
Well, that is our first of many as we work through the different breeds of chicken.
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