jellykelly Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm bidding on a coop and small run on Ebay at the moment. I thought it would be handy to have one as a spare. Then I thought that a coop would look silly standing empty - just waiting!! Anyway, I have 8 chickens in a big WiR already and thought that I could use the small coop and run for a couple of bantams - but which breed?? Which is best/prettiest/nicest and why?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Wyandottes, pretty farmhouse shaped bantams that come in lots of colours, no feathery legs to deal with and they are hardy and friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Wyandottes! As Tasha said, no feathery legs or topknots just pretty, hardy, 'curvy' bantams who can become extremely tame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Rhode Island Red Bantams lay really well, but I am a Silkie fan, go broody at the drop of the hat but are so cute and cuddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Silkies are very cute. I like them!! Keep your opinions coming. I think I'm going to have to win the coop - I've gone all broody!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Wyandottes, pretty farmhouse shaped bantams that come in lots of colours, no feathery legs to deal with and they are hardy and friendly Not that she is biased! But I agree. My little Wyandotte cross is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hey! I got in to them BECAUSE they are so great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You need a bantam Faverolle There's been a few threads on them recently here. Very quiet, gentle little birds that love cuddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 What about a mix of a couple of breeds? Wyandotte's are good, I'd say get a pekin (biggest personalities) and maybe a frizzle poland (look ) too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm a massive pekin fan. Such lovely, feisty little characters My silkies are also lovely, although less blessed in the brains department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hey jellykelly great thread. I had intended posting exactly this in the spring as I have a piece of garden which really needs some bantams . I am thinking wyandottes or Pekins. Which are the best layers, anyone Please excuse me for butting in on your thread, jelly. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I love my little Pekin Bantams. Real characters......and the feathery feet aren't a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Arrrggghhhhhhh - I'm even more confused. I can see that I'll end up with one or two of each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I am looking for some too! I need feisty ones! I think pekins fit this bill..... Would like a SLW but are they too docile??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 no not too docile but more so than Pekins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have a mixture & they are all cute. My Pekin is a fiesty little thing. My Poland is as mad as a sack of snakes & the 2 dutch mini things are adorable.....go for a mixture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 What do you think of Auracana's?? I quite fancy blue eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've had 3 araucana minis, teo left now. Good hardy birds who lay well. However, they are a mad as a bag of frogs and don't make the traditional soft clucking noise - more of a rusty gate hinge effect - it grows on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I can see that I may have o bid on a bigger coop and run and get a few of each. The kids don't need outdoor space anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I love pekins and sebrights, very sweet and quite friendly I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Pekins are fab! Lovely balls of feathers - very funny to see running up the path. I also have frizzle pekin bantams. They are all very friendly, very hardy & can hold their own. They can be stroppy madams, but in a sweet way. I love them to bits. I also have silkies which are on the small side - very very friendly & love cuddles. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have 2 pekins and a D'uccle all very cute and lots of fun. My D'uccle got attacked by a cat and has been living indoors after losing one of her eyes, now she is better, after a week of tlc she is so funny and such a great character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB09 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My pekin if full of character for such a small birdy. She is also very loving and will often sit on my shoulder. I don't find the feathered feet a problem, if they get really mucky I just dip them in soapy water and dry them off and they go all fluffy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Well jelly, have you made your mind up I think we're up for pekins Going to Peebles Poultry Show later this month for a nosey Don't know what we'll come back with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm still undecided. There is a place near here that sells bantams - so I think I'll go along and see which ones take my fancy. I've also still yet to win the coop and run on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
