American Game (chicken)
American Game is a game breed of chicken originating in the United States. Its colors vary widely, as it has been traditionally bred for reasons other than showing. The American gamefowl should not be confused with Old English Games, another breed once bred for "the pit," though now is an exhibition bird.
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