The meaning of GAME FOWL is a bird of any of various strains of domestic fowls developed originally chiefly for the production of fighting cocks.  See more ideas about game fowl, breeds, rooster breeds. Prized as game birds and reared for their meat and eggs, these stout-bodied birds often have short, rounded wings because they spend most of their time on the ground.

Australian Game fowl

The Australian Game is a breed of chicken developed in Australia at an unknown date, possibly the mid and late 19th century. It is alternatively known as Colonial, Aussie Game or sometimes just Aussie.

Game Birds

As the name implies, game birds are birds that are hunted in the wild, as well as kept in captivity where they are raised, often with some difficulty. They include guinea fowl, partridge, pheasants, squabs, and quail. Except for quail, they are seasonal breeders, so the product is not available fresh all year round. None are indigenous to Australia.

Any of several breeds reared for cockfighting. see moresee less. type of: domestic fowl, fowl, poultry. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl.

Characteristics

The Modern Game is considered a tall bird with long legs and body angled upward and carried on with a long neck. This bird gives the appearance of it standing in its tiptoes. It has a narrow body which coincides with the lean muscle. The males often are dubbed, which means they have their wattles and comb cut off. If not dubbed the Modern Game have a single comb.

This procedure was once to prevent damage when fighting, but now it is used for the enhancement of the fowl’s appearance. The shanks have more scales and are the color blue or yellow. The Modern Game plumage is tightly feather, however, this does not mean they are well protected against the cold. The Modern Game is generally a calm bird and easy to maintain. The hens do have a tendency to go broody.

Standard Weights

Cock: 6 lbs

Hen: 4.5 lbs

Cockerel: 5 lbs

Pullet: 4 lbs

Game birds : US Poultry Industry Manual – Movement of game birds

The 9 Best Game Chicken Breeds (and Most Popular, too!)

Thai Game Chicken

The Thai Game chicken, also known as the Thai Asil, is a breed that originated in Thailand and has been bred for centuries for its fighting ability.

Sumatra Chicken

The Sumatra chicken is a breed that originated in Indonesia and is highly prized for its beauty and fighting ability.

Shamo Game Chicken

The Shamo chicken, also known as the O-Shamo, is a breed that originated in Japan and is highly prized for its fighting ability.

Cubalaya (Cuban Game) Chicken

The Cuban Game chicken, also known as the Cubalaya, is a breed that originated in Cuba and is highly prized for its beauty and fighting ability.

It’s a medium-sized bird with a distinctive upright posture and colorful plumage.

Australian Game Fowl

Australian Game Fowl, also known as Australian Pit Game, originated in Australia sometime in the mid to late 9th Century.

Australian Game Fowl

Australian Game Fowl, also known as Australian Pit Game, originated in Australia sometime in the mid to late 9th Century.

This special re-print edition of J.W. Coopers’ book “Game Fowls, their Origin and History: With a Description of the Breeds, Strains and Crosses. The American and English Modes of Feeding, Training and Heeling” is a historical guide to the breeding and keeping of Game Fowl Chickens.