Historical Chicken

This photograph of two cockfighters and a referee was taken at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, IL. The two photos following it are of a breed that was used for the “sport” in the 18th century - Delaware Blue Hens. Andy, all blue, I think is a rooster but we won’t know for certain until he is at least five months. Red, who is named that for obvious reasons, may be a hen. They are both very sweet, and Andy will cuddle in your arms. They live next to the bantams and have made friends with their fancy neighbors.