Assorted
Bantams
We raise bantams
mostly for their broody behavior,
but also just because we enjoy
them!
Bantam
The word bantam refers to small,
miniature fowl. There are over
350 breeds and varieties. The
breeds we have raised are Silkies,
Japanese, Cochins, Old-English
Game, Brahmas, D'Uccles, and Rose
Combs.
Generally
adult Bantams weigh between 16
and 30 ounces. Many of the heavy
breeds (especially the feather
footed breeds) are good setters
and mothers. Cochin and Silkie
breeds are exceptional, persistent
setters. They are excellent mothers
and will often take orphaned babies.
Silkies
were originally from China. They
are the only breed of bantam with
black pigmented skin. Also their
feathers lack barbs that hold
them together giving them the
appearance of hair.
Cochins
are known as Pekins in England
and Austrialia. The come in a
variety of colors and have feathered
feet. They are heavily feathered
which makes them look bigger than
they are.
Reference
The Feather Site. 2006. www.feathersite.com
Bantam
University of Wisconsin Cooperative
Extension publication. Downloadable
PDF booklet.
s142412519.onlinehome.us/uw/pdfs/NCR209.PDF
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