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LOL. Grew up with these guys. No They do not have many predators. Ours free ranged and we rarely lost one. They are mean as all get out and will dust the butt of many predators.
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Yes, they are mostly American games. Except for the Asil & EE's. The game breeds are tougher to keep than most domestic breeds. Do your homework first, before you jump in blind. Not trying to discourage you at all, just a heads up.
They are obviously my favorites. Hearty, versatile, courageous, easy on the eyes, good layers, setters, unbelievably good mothers ......
How many chicks do your hens usually hatch? I love game hens. I used to have 4 pure and 2 cross game hens in with a RIR rooster. Really good layers, but I only had my black game hen and game/silkie hen hatch and raise chicks.
It varies some. The Asil set on about 8 to 10 and hatch 6 to 8. I have a few American games that will set on 14 or 15 at a time and hatch 95 % or more. Others will lay and lay but only set once a year.