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.[1]

Not to be confused with Australian Pit Game fowl.
Australian Game
An Australian Game cockerel
Other names
  • Colonial
  • Aussie Game
NicknamesAussie
Country of originAustralia
Useformerly for cockfighting and for meat, now for exhibition
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    5.45 kg
  • Female:
    4.75 kg
Skin colorwhite
Comb typepea comb
Classification

Origin

The Australian Game was developed in the 19th century in the state of New South Wales, Australia. They were originally bred for cockfighting and meat production, and developed from a mix of Australian Pit Game, Malay Game, Old English Game, Modern Game and Asil.[2] They were originally called Colonials and they were highly prized as they possessed great courage and stamina in the pit. However, they were reported to be gentle and tame towards their owners. Their Malay background meant that they were quite leggy and that was highly regarded at the time.

Uses

It is now a popular exhibition bird.[3]

Weight

The standard weight according to the Australian Poultry Standard is 5.45 kilograms for males and 4.55 kg for females.[4]

References
  1. "Australian Breeds". Canberra Queanbeyan Poultry Club.
  2. "Australian Game". Ultimatefowl.com.
  3. "Australian Game Profile". backyardpoultry.com.
  4. Australian Poultry Standard. Victorian Poultry Association Inc. 1998.
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