tara Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I have 4 ex battery girls and 1 maran 2 amber stars and 1 l cant remember but shes the size of our other maran.Is it possible to keep bantams with them not the feathered legs ones.Or would you say not a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Opinions differ, some have managed successfully and others have found that it doesn't work. It depends on the temperament and mix of hens. I'd say try it cautiously, having separate accomodation initially, and if they get on, fine, if they don't - keep them separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I have bantams and LF ....but they are two individual groups. Seperate runs and cubes. HOWEVER after 6 months they now free range together...no sleepovers though. A shot I have just taken from the patio doors......they see a human...they line up for treats If you do get bantams, I would, as Eglutyne says start with seperate housing and see how it goes but be preapred to keep them seperate for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 I think l will wait for a bit then just in case they do get bullied may be one day as for now l will admire all yours :drool:that is a great pic the little ones a so cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I have a mixture of LF and Bantams and they get on fine. What I would say though is that our Banties are older and we introduced them to the LFs (Including our huge blue Cochin lad) when the LFs were young. Our Bantam cockerel is still the boss. Maybe it'd be difficult introducing younger Banties to older LF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
