Old English game chicken

[Rbrown369]

Hi I just got this old English game bird they said it’s 99% sure it’s a rooster which is fine with me but does this look like a roo for sure? The tail feathers also stand straighter up I think than the others if that’s a male trait 2 months old also can you tell the breed of oeg it is?

 

[fluffycrow]

Yes, this is an Old English Game Bantam cockerel. Not a game bird, those are quail and pheasants

 

[Rbrown369]

Yes, this is an Old English Game Bantam cockerel. Not a game bird, those are quail and pheasants

Thanks! Any idea the type/breed or colouration? I don’t know what he’ll look like full grown or how big

 

[fluffycrow]

Thanks! Any idea the type/breed or colouration? I don’t know what he’ll look like full grown or how big

I'm not that great with coloration, but my guess is Silver Duckwing?

 

[BastyPutt]

I'm not that great with coloration, but my guess is Silver Duckwing?

You're right - you're not great - you're exceptionally fantastic!!!

Yes, silver duckwing OEG. Beautiful, but temperamental little fellas. Great genetic addition and phenomenal security for a little bantam flock.

 

[651789]

Hi I just got this old English game bird they said it’s 99% sure it’s a rooster which is fine with me but does this look like a roo for sure? The tail feathers also stand straighter up I think than the others if that’s a male trait 2 months old also can you tell the breed of oeg it is?

He’s very handsome!

 

[Rbrown369]

You're right - you're not great - you're exceptionally fantastic!!!

Yes, silver duckwing OEG. Beautiful, but temperamental little fellas. Great genetic addition and phenomenal security for a little bantam flock.

Are they mean little guys? Or able to be friendly if handled a lot?

 

[BastyPutt]

Are they mean little guys? Or able to be friendly if handled a lot?

Bossy is a better term - as are most batam roosters. The likelihood that they will attack is minimal, they are smarter than that. The likely hood that they will do everything in their little power to manipulate you, is high.

 

[Rbrown369]

Bossy is a better term - as are most batam roosters. The likelihood that they will attack is minimal, they are smarter than that. The likely hood that they will do everything in their little power to manipulate you, is high.

Haha