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Modern Game
Tall slim show bird with extremely long legs.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
cream tinted
Eggs / year
80
Egg size
small
Purpose
ornamental
Class
English
Size
medium
Hen weight
5 lbs
Rooster weight
6 lbs
Temperament
curious, friendly, statuesque
Noise level
quiet
Origin
England
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
About the Modern Game
Modern Game were bred exclusively for showing after cockfighting was banned, with long legs and a sleek upright shape.
Care tips
Sensitive to cold — provide warm housing.
Color varieties
black breasted redbrown redbirchenbluewheaten
Fun facts
- Bred entirely for looks after cockfighting was banned
- Long-legged but small-bodied