Which Bantam?

Kazoo · « **on:** October 08, 2007, 17:59 »

Hi All

Saw some Bantams at the weekend whilst walking around Bridport, and fell in love with them! As they were in someones garden I was not able to ask which breed they were (they were brown/black with laced feathers and yellow legs/feet). Hubby has agreed that I can increase my very small flock of three Black Rocks and get some Bantams (which I am going to house separatly from the Black Rocks) can anyone recommend a good Bantam to start off with? I am looking for birds that would be hardy if possible, quite tame and friendly too. Any one who has some experience with Banatms I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2007, 18:13 »

Buff Orpington Bantams. Not my recommendation (I've never had bantams) but I know a man who has.

Are you there Munty

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2007, 18:32 »

yeh .. no other choice for a bantam and great for newbies .. be warned .....
they really are cute, cheeky and very friendly .. yeh im describing the chickens not myself

Foxy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:20 »

and with lovely fluffy bottoms!! dont they Munty

Bodger · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:23 »

I'd keep away from the fluffy fancy feathered ones. I'm a game man myself :roll: :roll: :roll:

muntjac · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:31 »

Quote from: "Foxy"

and with lovely fluffy bottoms!! dont they Munty

yehhhhhhhhh and the best mommas's by far

Kazoo · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:36 »

Thanks for the recommendation guys, sounds perfect! I'll let you know how I get on once I have found some.

Cheers

muntjac · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:37 »

expect to pay about £10 a bird but you will sell any chicks you get easily enough

Kazoo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:41 »

Ok, thanks.

ness · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:03 »

Hi
Can I butt in?

Having the huge experience of owning chickens for, well it must be nearly 4 weeks now

I would recommend light sussex bantams!
They are hardy, smart and will do anything for food so are easily tamed.
Also good layers (apparently!)
Cheers
Ness x

muntjac · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:04 »

Quote from: "ness"

Hi
Can I butt in? Having the huge experience of owning chickens for, well it must be nearly 4 weeks now I would recommend light sussex bantams!
They are hardy, smart and will do anything for food so are easily tamed.
Also good layers (apparently!)
Cheers
Ness x

ahhhhhh but can yours do a tango cook dinner and make the beds .......... oh * we talking about chickens not women :oops:

ness · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:09 »

Bodger · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:19 »

I like Sussex bantams. I know a couple of guys who keep a flock along side their main breed simply because they make such good broodys

agapanthus · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2007, 00:25 »

What about Pekins..? They are soooooooooo cute!!!!

chicksforkicks · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2007, 02:38 »

Nop, sorry ot say all of yall are wrong. the best breed to get are white silkies. they are the funniest things to see parading around the garden.
They are very hardy, good during winter, and are friendly(let u pet them)

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