Are OEG standards considered a rare breed?

[miss_thenorth]

I have four hens, two pullets, and my rooser got killed. I also have 10 BRs. I want to ge rid of my OEGs, and was going turn them into soup, since my roo got killed, and just focus on my BRs. But then I got to thinking--if they are considered rare or anything I migh consider re-homing them.

Thanks.

 

[iajewel]

Old English Game birds have been around for years and were so popular in the 80s you couldn't go anywhere with out seeing them. They are a long way from rare.
If you ever have questions about if an animal is rare in the United states or not, check out the Rare Breed Conservatory. It is important to note that they count breeds as rare or indangered here in the US that may not be rare or indangered in other parts of the world. Its for the United States population only.

 

[mikarod]

Hm...well that's news to me...LOL

I thought the Old English Game only came in bantam! Aren't they called American Gamecock's here?

 

[LilPeeps]

American games are different from old english games. Standard OEs are not very common at all. You should definately try rehoming them.

 

[iajewel]

I didn't see where she had posted that the birds were LF. Did she?

 

[iajewel]

ahhh.. In the heading.. duh.. blond moment.. sorry

 

[Blisschick]

I don't know how rare they are in Canada, but they're available from Cackle Hatchery here in the US, and probably from other breeders if I took the time to look for them. From what I've read, they're more aggressive than their bantam counterparts.

 

[pedenes]

can u post some pictures?

They are my favorite breeds.

hehe

 

[encmanerabbitry]

miss_thenorth, they sometimes sell them at the Trails End Farmers Market auction in London. They don't sell for much, maybe $7 a bird, and usually to people who are going to eat them. So I don't think they are overly rare.

I think its up to you if you'd rather rehome or eat. I think you could easily sell them, but its more a question of how much you'd get.

 

[Vcomb]

they aren't very common in large fowl. a lot of times at shows if you do see a "large fowl oeg" its actually an american game who's type just happened to fit the bill for an oeg (in short a bird who doesnt have peacomb or spanish blood influenc).

I used to have gold duckwings in large fowl, they are more aggressive than their bantam counterparts, but less so than the american game.

i'd consider rehoming them if it was me.