MadMitch Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Is it ok to hatch bantam eggs under a normal size chicken. I have another broody and have been given some seabright eggs and was wondering if it would be ok to use her? Also, i know this might be a stupid question but is it still 21 days for bantam eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hi There Not sure about Seabright as know they are rather tiny, but I sucessfully hatched 4 Pekin bantams under my large Suffolk last year without any problems The chicks were like little bumble bees around her but she did a great job in rearing them. I guess it would depend on the Hen you use and how careful she is... Bantam eggs tend to hatch a but earlier 18/19 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Shouldn't be any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've just hatched two tiny weeny Serama with some Legbars under a big Barnevelder. They're fine, but occasionally get under mum's feet and get kicked accidentally. But it appears to be making them stronger and braver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
