Is there a difference between American Game Bantam and Old English Game Bantam?

[madirose]

Just wondering if there is a difference and what is different about the two exactly. I have a hen that i thought was a Old English Game Bantam but now im wondering if its an American Game? Thanks

 

[allosaurusrock]

Yes! There is a massive difference. Can you post a picture of the bird?

 

[QueenMisha]

In exhibition birds, plenty. In backyard/hatchery birds, they're pretty similar. For one OEGBs are a lot more common. A picture would help.

 

[allosaurusrock]

It could also be a mix, but please, a picture.

 

[Merrell89]

I posted this on another discussion on here a while back: hope it helps

There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the difference between American Game Bantams and Old English Game Bantams. In my opinion, OEGB's have gone far from the standard they were originally meant to fit under. Mostly due to fad breeding and what was winning at different times at shows. I raised OEGB for years and would get frustrated when an OEG bird that was basically a dubbed Dutch bantam would place higher than more "traditional"bodied/harder feathered birds

The AGBs stay much more true to their game heritage. I drew up an illustration that shows the TYPICAL differences you'd see in a show pen from each breed. Please note that these arent ALL of the differences, just a few I've seen myself. Also, these are based on what you'll see in show pens... Not necessarily the SOP definitions (Which, Im aware that those two things should ideally mean the same thing, but unfortunately they dont)

 

[orientphoenix]

wow you draw very well

 

[Merrell89]

Thank you!

What I lack in eloquence, I make up for in artistic ability lol

 

[LarryTX]

I posted this on another discussion on here a while back: hope it helps

There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the difference between American Game Bantams and Old English Game Bantams. In my opinion, OEGB's have gone far from the standard they were originally meant to fit under. Mostly due to fad breeding and what was winning at different times at shows. I raised OEGB for years and would get frustrated when an OEG bird that was basically a dubbed Dutch bantam would place higher than more "traditional"bodied/harder feathered birds

The AGBs stay much more true to their game heritage. I drew up an illustration that shows the TYPICAL differences you'd see in a show pen from each breed. Please note that these arent ALL of the differences, just a few I've seen myself. Also, these are based on what you'll see in show pens... Not necessarily the SOP definitions (Which, Im aware that those two things should ideally mean the same thing, but unfortunately they dont)

Are you still on this site? I would like to further discuss this subject.
Thank

 

[The Yakima Kid]

The AGB is also larger and longer legged. I have a pair on order for this fall - and they tend to be harder feathered.