Modern Game Birds are wonderful, they are so tiny they sit in the palm of your hand. They are inquisitive and friendly and easily tamed. They have striking long legs and compact delicate bodies. Not great layers they are mainly kept for showing or as companion back garden hens. They are well adapted to small spaces and love human company. Really quirky looking and compatible with most mixed bantam flocks.
Modern Game Birds at a Glance
Suitable with most (see the guide)
Handle with care
Make Great Pets and Garden Buddies
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Long Legs
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Compact Little Body
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Red to Mulberry Coloured Combe
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Ornamental Breed
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Tiny Breed Weighing 450-510gms
Modern Game Birds are such funny little birds, they have long legs and compact tiny bodies making them look so quirky. They have characters to match their funky appearance, friendly and curious they are wonderful pets to have. They are so tiny they can sit in the palm of your hand. They make great companions and are very easy to tame, they love people and company and will be your gardening buddy! Good for older children as they are very calm and docile, they won’t peck or be aggressive, but perhaps due to their delicate stature they are not great for younger children. A super little bird that will make a wonderful addition to your ornamental back garden flock.
Modern Game Hens are fairly easy to look after, they can be flighty and skittish if frightened but are reasonably robust for such a small bird.
Modern game birds originate from Great Britain, known in France as Combattant Anglais. When cock fighting was made illegal in 1849 Old English Game birds were cross bred with Malays and the Modern Game Bird was created. a stunning new breed for showing enthusiasts as an alternative hobby for chicken keepers. Because the Game Bird is not a good utility bird and with no meat on them for eating a new sensation swept the nation for ornamental birds for showing and exhibition purposes.