Mixing english game with "standard breed" chickens?

[matt14132]

Hello backyard chicken-ers,

I was looking around the internet and couldn't find an answer to this question....Now I wasn't really sure how to put the question into words where it would make sense. But basically, my question is, can I mix English game birds in with things like bantam cochins, olive eggers, orpingtons, wyandottes, etc.?

I feel like it wouldn't be a problem.....I keep bantams and standards as far as size goes, and I have seen what looks to me like English game mixed with some red stars on the reservation near my house, but I wanted to reach out to the experts here

Thank you everyone in advance for the responses and advise.

 

[kesrchicky16]

Are you wondering about housing them together or breeding for chicks?

As far as housing, individual personality matters and gender. I had 1 mini chicken (bantum) given to me that got a sprained leg when my standard roo tried to mate. I Gave her to a hen only friend.

Other then that use your best judgment for your animals. And good luck.

 

[cavemanrich]

I always kept a mixed flock. Hens only, no roosters. As the previous poster stated, Goliath could easily overcome David. David had the sling shot. Your chicken is empty handed.
My flock past and present.

Different varieties all living in harmony. As of October 2014 none in this group are with me anymore. No I did not eat them. The silver seabrite ( black and white) lived 13 years. The golden seabrite lived 9 years.

• cavemanrich
• Apr 6, 2014

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• cavemanrich
• Nov 25, 2017
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My current flock 11/25/17

 

[centrarchid]

What is being referred to as an "English Game"?

Old English Game Bantam (OEGB) not really a Game Chicken
Standard Sized American Game - is a real game chicken
American Game Bantam - bantamized version of above

 

[centrarchid]

Based on your objectives and approach so far, I recommend you purchase a book or two on the subject. Material will be organized so you will not be wasting anyone's time, including your own.

 

[cavemanrich]

Hello backyard chicken-ers,

Thank you everyone in advance for the responses and advise.

Feel free to ask anything else you want to know. No need to rush out and purchase books, unless you are attending college. There are MANY here that will give you advice based on their experiences.

 

[centrarchid]

Without significant experience with games.