ballgunner Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 hi,i am wondering about introducing 2 new editions to the flock i am planning on getting 2 bantams or miniatures to join our 2 hybrids to the eglu ? which is the most suitable bantam/miniature to add to the flock. can anyone tell me the most suitable bird please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Have a look at a book called the complete encyclopedia of chickens,it shows may breeds.and see what takes your fancey. It depends on what qualities you are looking for e.g decorative .temperment,eggs ,showing The new newbies have got to suit you and your current flock. I have barbu duccles and love the look of them and their arrange of colours they can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 funny enough i have that book too! i like the look of silkie hens but im not sure if they can put up with my two hybrids. i love the brahma miniatures but they might be to big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Look into smaller hybrids too, like the White Star,with her pure white eggs,& the Amber Star. Both are from Medowsweet. I am not 100% on this,but I seem to remember that Bantams can get picked on if you introduce them to bigger hens. Please correct me someone if I am wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 i might even think of buying a cheap hen house so they can live live seperately but free range together so i dont need to see them get bullied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
