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Bred from pit breeds in the past, the Modern Game has a spunky personality and will happily strut its stuff in the show room. Moderns originated in Great Britain when breeders of Pit Games decided to change their focus to exhibition poultry. They are known as the "ultra fanciers creation", and come in many stunning varieties. Modern Games, both Bantam and Large, were featured in the first Standard of Perfection in 1874 and have since dominated the shows, residing in the top 10 most popular exhibition breeds. Males are required by show standards to be dubbed if you wish to compete in exhibitions.

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Breed Purpose
Ornamental
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Frequent
Climate Tolerance
Heat
Egg Productivity
Low
Egg Size
Small
Egg Color
White
Breed Temperament
Aggressive,Friendly,Not bear confinementwell,Noisy
Breed Colors/Varieties
Brown Red, Birchen, Silver Blue, Lemon Blue, Black Breasted Red, Red Pyle, Blue Red (Blue Breasted Red), White, Black, Blue, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, etc.
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Bantam

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May 18, 2012 at 10:53 am
Jersey101
Reviewed by Jersey101
I have kept pure modern game and currently have three modern game/black bearded Belgian crosses, but I have found that they are a lot less tame than any of my other small breed chickens. I have one that no matter what I do is terrified of me, despite the fact I raised her from a chick, her brother and mother both being a lot easier to handle (though never being picked up out of choice). Still, I loved my grandad's modern game as a small child, I would recommend them as a good breed if you have small children and/or not a great deal of space.
April 30, 2012 at 11:09 pm
CynazarGoldens
Reviewed by CynazarGoldens

I was obsessed with this breed throughout my entire childhood. I loved their colors, their stance, and their efficient and lean appearance. I drew pictures of them everywhere, and they were my definition of what a "real" chicken should look like.

 

I joined BYC back in 2003 (give or take a year) and was very active in the chat rooms (I used to use the name Pocketpooch6, but I lost the password since it was so long ago). I learned as much as I could about chickens so one day I could own my own. I finally ordered my first batch of BBR Modern Games back in 2010, and boy has it been a great experience!

 

Now they are so beautiful to see in my flock, and always remind me of my childhood. My girls are two years old now and still laying up a storm. They are well mannered, gentle, and very hardy. They've weathered the freezing cold winters exceptionally well, even though they originate from the warmer climates. I actually lost one of my Rosecomb Leghorns to frostbite, and another supposed "cold weather breed" actually froze to the ground outside because he didn't want to go into the coop on that particular night. My Modern Game hens and roos did just fine in the cold, with their single combs and sleek feathers. They are very smart, but not the "you can't catch me" kind of smart, or the "escape artist" kind of smart (thank goodness). They just have that intelligence in their eye when you look at them.

 

My girls have the pink breasts and the tan wings/back, while my roos have the most beautiful golden necks with every color of the rainbow on their bodies. They are docile and trusting even though I don't handle them much.

 

This year we hatched four adorable Modern Game chicks in our new incubator (two of them were sired by a Rosecomb Brown Leghorn and the other two were sired by a Black Jersey Giant). The Rosecomb x Modern Game chicks are full of personality and very, very curious. They hop out of their box and run around the livingroom like they are the stars of an action and adventure movie. The Jersey x Modern Games are very quiet and sweet. They fall asleep in my hand when I pick them up. None of our other chicks are as fun or as colorful as our half Modern Game chicks! I'm looking forward to many more years with my girls, and next year I plan to hatch out full BBR Modern Game chicks to start my next generation of purebreds!

April 5, 2012 at 2:54 am
Sonny Hatten
Reviewed by Sonny Hatten
Pros: Everything
Cons: none

They sound so like the American game .....I want some plz tell me more

March 23, 2012 at 12:23 am
Basil
Reviewed by Basil
Pros: Great looks, great for comps.
Cons: May rarely become aggresive when hens around

I currently own two, and have always found them very impressive and are great for contests and have great tail feathers.

 

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Article: Modern Game

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Ornamental
Comb: Single
Broodiness: Frequent
Climate Tolerance: Heat

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Low
Egg Size: Small
Egg Color: White

Breed Temperament:

Aggressive,Friendly,Not bear confinementwell,Noisy

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Brown Red, Birchen, Silver Blue, Lemon Blue, Black Breasted Red, Red Pyle, Blue Red (Blue Breasted Red), White, Black, Blue, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, etc.

Breed Details:

Because of their delicate characteristics, Moderns require a little more care than other breeds. They are not the kind of chicken you just throw into your flock. It is absolutely necessary to provide Modern Games with some sort of heat source during the winter (anything below 35 F is too cold) because they are hard feathered and have very little fluff to insulate themselves. Be careful with their legs; they are as fragile as they look! Thick bedding will cushion their falls. Moderns prefer large runs and high perches to exercise and play, and they should never be confined to a small area. In a range type situation, keep a close eye on your Moderns or they may wander off. Being a game breed, they can have a bit of an attitude at times, but proper handling will keep your Modern friendly and tame. Male Moderns should never be grabbed from the front as they tend to take such actions as a threat and may develop the need to "hand fight" their owner. Grasp your male at the back first and then pick him up. Occasionally, you may find a female with these aggressive tendencies. They are very social, and when mixed with other breeds they often rank high in the pecking order. Females go broody frequently, but they should only be allowed to brood once a year as their bodies cannot handle the stress of brooding (they're skin and bones by the end of the three weeks). They make EXCELLENT pets when raised properly and are known to tease and interact with their owners by offering gifts (a delicious cricket perhaps?) and by resting in your lap. They are chatty, spontaneous, and love to climb all over you when you walk into their coop.

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