Wanbei Game
Wanbei Game is a Chinese game-type chicken associated with Wanbei, or northern Anhui. The name suggests a regional strain selected for athletic build, alertness, and the upright presence common in gamefowl traditions. It should be understood as a historical and physical type within Chinese local poultry, not as a modern commercial broiler or layer. Color and exact size may vary depending on line and breeder.
Management of Wanbei Game chickens requires respect for strong bodies and assertive behavior. Roosters may need separate housing, careful introductions, and secure pens that prevent fighting injuries as well as predator losses. The word game is best treated as a heritage body-type label and not as an endorsement of illegal or harmful uses. Breeders should select for health, fertility, structure, and manageable temperament, while documenting regional source if the goal is to preserve Wanbei identity rather than produce general gamefowl crosses.
Colors: Barred, Birchen, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Columbian, Crele, Cuckoo, Duckwing, Gold, Gold Laced, Laced, Lavender, Mille Fleur, Mottled, Partridge, Penciled, Porcelain, Red, Silver, Silver Laced, Spangled, Splash, Wheaten, White
