Angels4 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I've just been introduced to these beautiful birds while researching what breeds I will be getting this spring. Does anybody have any experience with them? I've never thought of getting Bantams, but have falling madly and deeply in love with this breed. I have read that they tolerate heat and cold well, but special care is needed as chicks as they mature slowly, and that their combs are more vunerable. How do you think they might fare here in the frigid Northeast of New England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I personally don't know anything about them but here is a picture from the omlet gallery of someones rosecomb and here are a few websites on them... Omlet Breeds section Info on Rosecomb bantams Rosecomb Federation From the Omlet breeds section... 'Rosecomb bantams aren't known for being broody and they can suffer from poor fertility. There is also a problem with poor hatchability leading to embryos dying in incubators as they near hatching time. This may be due to dampness in the incubator so care needs to be taken when incubating their eggs. The chicks are often in need of special care as they are slow to mature and need to be kept warm and dry and receive good feed to help them grow. They are pretty hardy in both heat and cold and the cocks can be rather aggressive. They are good fliers but will tolerate being in a confined space. They tend to be very friendly birds and make good pets. Special care needs to be taken in cold weather, as the comb is prone to frostbite. Cocks weigh around 22oz while hens are approximately 18oz' Hope that Helps Tom P.S They are very cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thanks Tom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I don't know much about them Mark, but this lady has a couple in her flock, you may like to read a bit more them here: http://kooringa.com/?cat=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 we went to a hen party in Warrington near Wigan and the couple there had rosecombs. One laid an egg in front of us... so cute. The couple breed them and had a champion cockeral Pics on my collietalk spaces see link below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Your pictures reinforce my love for the little cuties. The bigger girls just dwarf over them. I was worried about them remaining safe with a heavier breed but not anymore. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 we went to a hen party in Warrington near Wigan . Sorry a bit off topic - 'in Warrington near Wigan'.??!! Never heard Warrington described geographically like that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackgold Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 OK OK I meant past Leigh on the 580......lolI know their names were Paul and Nikki but have forgotten surnames and i was there a couple of weeks ago buying a Faverolle. They had some rosecombs for sale then and i was tempted but i am concentrating on my 3 exbatts and Bam Bam for now. Maybe next year when i can afford a cube..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
