Old English Game
Looks
The Carlisle type is broad-shouldered with a full breast and a bold but graceful appearance. The head is
small and features what is known as a 'boxing' beak - that is, the upper mandible closes tightly over the lower one, rather like a hawk's beak.
The comb, wattles and earlobes are all small and fine. The eyes are large and the head sits on a long neck that is thick, particularly at the base.
The legs are strong and featherless.
The Oxford type shares many of the same characteristics, although it is more upright and certainly appears more confrontational.
Personality
The breed's fighting origins mean that it tends to be aggressive and self-contained. These birds are not suited to living in mixed flocks.
Eggs
The birds are reasonable layers of small, tinted eggs and owners can expect about 120 in a season.
Day-to-day
This breed is not an ideal first choice for a beginner. They need space, love to forage and tend to be noisy. They are hardy and do not like being confined.
The hens make protective mothers. Males can sometimes adopt the brood and assist in rearing the chicks. This habit it virtually unseen in any other poultry breed.
What do you think of the 'Old English Game' breed?
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