Varieties:
Black Breasted Red
Brown Red
Golden Duckwing
Silver Duckwing
Birchen
Red Pyle
Black
White
Standard Weights: Cock-6 pounds; hen-4-1/2 pounds; cockerel
-5 pounds; puliet-4 pounds.
Skin Color: White.
Egg Shell Color: White or light tint.
Use: A strictly ornamental fowl.
Origin: Modern Games were developed in Great Britain.
Characteristics: A tightly feathered bird with long legs and
neck, which give it a tall, slender appearance. The males of the Modern Games
should have their combs and wattles removed to enhance their long, slim shape.
The feathers of Modern Games should be short, hard and held very close to their
bodies. They do not stand cold weather well because of their short feathers and
need plenty of exercise to maintain muscle tone.
Content:
Chicken Breeds and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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