>From the land of the Big Chicken (Marietta, Georgia). Some information on the bird to help define some of our commentary. The Bantam (banty) is an extremely small chicken that is very alert and territorial and they do fight, some folk may use them for that purpose. Most raise them as a hobby and they come in many varieties, Cochin, Silkie, Duckwing, Seabright, Mille Fluer and many more. The hobbiest generally show their fowl. As I said they are territorial and will fight, often at the drop of a hat and some wore hats, at least topknots. Now, the so called fighting chicken, more correctly known as game fowl. These are the birds that are bred primarily for fighting and they originated from the Jungle Fowl (the bantam probably did also). Game fowl have a wild nature about them and if left to range free, steal their nesting place and roost in trees. Some of the varities of the game fowl are, Allen Rounhead, Claret, Traveler, Madigan Grey (my favorite), Hatch, Brown Reds and many more. Many years ago, the poultry producers in an effort to enlarge the breast of marketed poultry, introduced game fowl into the breeding program, since the game fowl's breast is proportionally larger than other chickens, somewhat like what we look for when we are buying a Cornish hen for cooking. By the way for those that may not know, the Big Chicken is located on Hwy 41 in Marietta, Georgia, a KFC franchise that is built to resemble a chicken with opening beak and rolling eyes. This is the beginning landmark for locals to use when giving directions. Sometimes, if the travel can't find the Big Chicken that can't get where they are agoin. Best wishes, Earl L. Cagle, Sr.