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    Old English Game Bantams questions

    Where did you order from?
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    Old English Game Bantams questions

    If they're raised together, they'll usually do fine. Just make sure they have sufficient space. You'll really like them!!
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    BREEDING OLD ENGLISH GAMES BREEDING YOUR BIRDS FOR FEATHER QUALITY

    Thank you for sharing this! Anything from Mr Sheriff is gold!
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    Old English Game Bantams questions

    I love playing chicken detective haha It's possible your birds may have some AGB influence in their background, but my guess is it's probably just a big chick. Happens sometimes. That's why the standard sets weight ranges for birds to fall under to be shown. You probably just have an "Andre...
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    Are d'uccles, old english game bantams, modern game bantams, and brahma bantams friendly?

    Old English Game have great temperaments but It's not uncommon to get a rooster that will go after the hand that feeds them:) Fortunately, temperament is largely hereditary, so if you find a rooster is turning aggressive, all you need to do is avoid using him for breeding Again, the Old...
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    Thinking of Getting into Showing

    NPIP certification isn't necessary Silkies and showgirls aren't my forte but I've often used them instead of incubators
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    Absolutely Refusing the Standard of Perfection - OEGB

    The standard won't change. If you don't dub your birds, they'll be disqualified. I'd recommend focusing your efforts on a different breed. Someone suggested Dutch... that's a good idea My games would tear their combs off anyways trying to get to another male through wire pens, or yard fights...
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    Thinking of Getting into Showing

    Good to hear! Just a few bits of advice... I was blessed enough when I started out to have old timers who knew their stuff take time and help me out. The show bird community is full of guys/gals like that, so don't be afraid to ask questions! I'd start by looking up breeders in your area. The...
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    Show Off Your American Gamefowl and Chat Thread!!!

    Just posted this earlier in the game thread.... Thought Id post here as well: Got some pics of my American Games bantams this weekend. Thought I'd share
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    Show Off Your Games!

    I appreciate that! I definitely like that they are true to the game type and standard. That's actually my main focus with these birds
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    Old English Game Bantams questions

    I'd say that's accurate. Show quality and breeding are often two different things. I have plenty of great breeders that I'd never take to a show. It's all about traits and seeing which bird will offset negative traits of another in the offspring, or which ones will compliment each other (a good...
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    Show Off Your Games!

    Got some pics of my American Games bantams this weekend. Thought I'd share
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    Old English Game Bantams questions

    Quote: Definitely has Ginger Red in her! That salmon colored breast would indicate a BBRED Ginger cross. Pretty little hen! I've always considered the Ginger hens to be way more attractive than the roosters
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    What breed and gender is this???

    That's a very common look for what a lot of hatcheries sell as easter eggers. There appears to be a hatchery barred rock, a hatchery RIR, and what looks like a hatchery buff rock in the pic with her, and they all seem to be the same age, so I took some derivative liberty here lol If I were a...
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    Identify this breed??

    Egyptian Fayoumis is my best guess. Leg color would match, would need to have a single comb though. Murray McMurray sells them and they'll often throw in a few of their rare breeds or bantams to go along with an order. So, it would make sense that the guy at the store didnt know what they were....
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