Cranfield Kate Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 i am still umming and ahhing about what chooks to get next. we have enough of a set up to be able to have two flocks - one of ex batts and one of bantams (one day i will post pics so you can see how the coop system works...) OH wanted bantams with fluffy legs but I've convinced him that our super-muddy garden and feathry legs don't work. i saw the little bantams with the featherless necks at Pets at Home and think something that size would be perfect in the small coop but thought i would ask the all-knowing omleteers what they reckon the smallest, workable, fun to have around, nice and friendly bantam breed is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I've got a teeny little dutch bantam - she's very pretty! She is also quite a character and surprised me this morning by flying down the length of the garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 smallest, workable, fun to have around, nice and friendly bantam breed is? I have three little Light Sussex bantams and they are all the above. I have had them since August and haven't had any serious worries, just the usual questions I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 oooh yes they both look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Japanese and Serama are probably the smallest breeds, I'd say the Serama is more workable in a garden run as Japanese have short legs and low slung wings Dutch are a bit bigger but very, very nice and would be my choice ooh forgot about Nankins - they are fab too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I've had both Dutch and Japanese in the past and they're the smallest true bantams - tiddly but hardier than you'd expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If you have the time, it's the Reading Bantam Show this weekend (in Newbury M4 Jn 12 or 13)!!!! But you might have your 2nd flock sooner than you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Kate Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 i would LOVE to go to the show but my parents are coming to stay next week and saturday is being taken up with getting the house ready and sunday with taking an old boy to see Elvis Live at the O2. don't ask. loving all these bantam ideas though - thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
