Bruges Fighter dl

Bruges Fighter dlBreed History The Bruges Fighter, or as the French say, le Combattant de Bruges, has a fascinating history. It is the oldest of the three native Belgian game fowl breeds having emerged in the early 1800s near the town of Bruges in northwest Belgium. Bruges, located along the coast near the English Channel, was a focal point of trade for centuries and convenient to nearby France, the Netherlands, and England. It was a melting pot for chicken genetics

Greenfire took an unusual step: We imported silver Spitzhauben even though this variety has been established in America for more than a half century

with roosters typically weighing 8-10 pounds and hens 6-7 pounds

especially during the heat of summer

By the early 1930s

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these individuals should not be kept for future breeding

which outlines some of the differences between the Bruges and the Liege Fighter - History of Belgian Gamefowl Breeds

Admired for their distinctive crests and striking blue eggs

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You are also welcome to mix and match breeds or assortments to meet our 6-chick shipping minimum

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