Red Leghorn vs Old English Game

[Aeneas]

Anyone available that can share with me the difference between Red Leghorns and English Game Fowl? I have a cockerel that is very similar to a Wheaton Old English but definitely has a larger straight comb and yellow legs. Anyone know if the Red Leghorn has Old English in the background or is this a common characteristic among breeds.

Here's a pic of my Red leghorn cockerel along with some of his ladies.



Thoughts?

Aeneas

 

[centrarchid]

To me bird pictured looks like an American game, old English game may not be all that old English anymore. From above the game looks broader than the red / brown leghorn and in the hand the game feels more solid. The leghorns to me also feel leaner in the breast keel giving a more elongated look. You already noted the bigger comb,

 

[Aeneas]

I should add that the I started my flock with stock from McMurray Hatchery. I assume their line/breed is more selected for performance than aesthetic attributes.

Aeneas

 

[centrarchid]

Good layers will be leaner.