Heritage breed 17 of 20
Old English Game
The Old English Game preserves the type of active, closely feathered fowl kept in Britain for centuries.
Breed profile
What makes the Old English Game distinctive
- Origin
- Britain
- Traditional role
- Historic game-type breed
- Known for
- Alert expression, athletic build, and many color varieties
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Old English Game is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.