Pit Game
Pit Game, Male
Pit Game
As its name suggests, the Pit Game is a descendant of the English fighting bird that was often used in cock-fighting which is now illegal in many countries, including Australia. The modern Pit Game bird is a descendant of the Old English Game, Aseel, Malay and possibly the Sumatra Game. Due to the nature of the sport which these birds were bred to compete in, the modern variety combines the best of both abilities to fight on the ground and in the air. The Pit Game is now used mainly for ornamental purposes and due to its heritage, is not a great egg layer.
Classification
Hard feather-light or heavy
Appearance
Black & tall
Weight
| Cock | 2.3 – 3.8 kg |
| Hen | 1.8 – 2.7 kg |
Bantam variety of Pit Game
| Rooster | 1.3kg |
| Hen | 1.1kg |
Egg Colour
Tinted
The Poultry Hub Australia profoundly acknowledges and respects that its foundations, both people and facilities, are established on land rich in the history and traditions of the world’s oldest living culture. PHA values and respects Indigenous knowledge, understanding its importance in our shared history. We acknowledge the strength, resilience, and contributions of the Aboriginal community, we pay our tributes to the Aboriginal Elders – those who guided us in the past, those who lead us today, and those who will enlighten our paths in the future.