Bigsiqc Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi, this may be a silly question, but can you keep chickens and bantams in the same eglu? Do they get ... on or will the Chickens bully them? Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I like it when people ask "silly" questions - I was wondering the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Bigsiqc, Jaime......there is no such thing as a silly question here - I should know, I've asked a few doozies in my time! Unfortunately, I'm no expert when it comes to bantams, but I'm sure someone will be able to answer the question in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ask away! I don't keep bantams myself, but I've heard this discussed. The general consensus was that, although there may be people out there who keep both together, they are probably the exceptions. In general, my advice would be to keep same size birds together, otherwise it is a risk, Happy henkeeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Bigsiqc, Jaime......there is no such thing as a silly question here - I should know, I've asked a few doozies in my time! Same Here! I'm sure someone's touched on the bantam/chicken's "cohabiting" subject before....can't find it just now....will keep looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Important question actually, so good one! In my experience I wouldn't. I have 2 eglu's for just this reason and a bantam is not able to defend itself in the run with a large breed or hybrid. A free ranging mixed flock is different but I still have a problem that when all my girls are out together wills is singled out and gets a pecked badly:( Good luck BBx Edited February 28, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I In my experience I wouldn't. I have 2 eglu's for just this reason and a bantam is not able to defend itself in the run with a large breed or hybrid. Same here - 2 flocks & 2 Eglus. The Bants are so tiny in comparison to the big girls that I would be really uncomfortable mixing the flocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have two "big birds" and one bantam - to be honest, I think it's down to individuals' personalities. My Pepperpot has the odd peck at the bantam but, in general, they all get on well. To be fair, mine do free range and I think the Pepperpot is just plain grumpy and would have a go at anything if in the wrong frame of mind ... she occasionally gets cross with the dog, and is a bit of a queen-of-the-castle creature. I'd love to get inside her head! ... there again, perhaps not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Bigsiqc, Jaime......there is no such thing as a silly question here - I should know, I've asked a few doozies in my time! Same Here! I'm sure someone's touched on the bantam/chicken's "cohabiting" subject before....can't find it just now....will keep looking! Is it under introducing new hens sticky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I've got all miniatures/bantams, well, except for Dolly, who is bigger but thinks she's tiny. From hearing tales from friends who have tried to mix the two, I wouldn't risk it. My tiniest, Lucille who is a true bantam gets picked on by the others sometimes, generally she's fine, but i wouldn't put any on my girls in with 'big hens'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I'm pretty sure I've ended up with a bantam accidently. a bantam is not able to defend itself in the run with a large breed or hybrid. She is the boss though and a bit of a bully. Though can you get normal size/bantam crosses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsiqc Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks All - looks like I'm saving up for another Eglu!!!! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 That is such a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda H Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hi, We had 1 chicken and 2 bantams and now one of each in the same eglu. They get along fine and when they are out in the garden follow each other around which is quite cute to watch. I am thinking about getting 2 more bantams to join them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in Bristol Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Help! I just want a 'petite' pure breed chicken (or rather my daughter does) to go with my three hybrids. I think I've grasped the difference between miniatures and bantams. Now, is the miniature version of a big breed bigger than that of a small breed, or do all miniatures tend to be the same size? Could a miniature be the same size (or even larger) than the full sized version of a small breed? I think I probably need to go somewhere where there are lots of chickens. That might be quite dangerous though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 oh blimey can you tell I know nowt. Not heard of minitures before. Now I'm wondering if thats what Judy is and not a bantam. anyway whatever she is she's not full blown chicken size chook. Anyone here who can fill us in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Help! Now, is the miniature version of a big breed bigger than that of a small breed, or do all miniatures tend to be the same size? Could a miniature be the same size (or even larger) than the full sized version of a small breed? .. That made my brain hurt A friend of mine has Sebrights and she calls them miniatures. They are tiny, about the size of a Dove or Pigeon. They lay about 20 tiny eggs a year. Bronze have you got a photo of Judy and one of your other girls for us to look at? I might be able to tell you if she is a Bantam if she is next to a bigger Chicken. I would say a miniature is smaller than a Bantam, but I could be wrong and someone will be along to correct me If Daisy my Bantam is feeling a bit better tomorrow I will get a tape measure and see how tall and long she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I'll take a pic tomorrow. Shes not tiny tiny but shes definitely smaller than the other two and her eggs seem tiny compared. Can bantams and fullsize create Xs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 .Can bantams and fullsize create Xs? Hmmm, not sure Possible if one stands on tiptoe or the other crouches down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Sorry to have missed all this - been rather busy today. A miniature is a smaller version of a larger bird, for example a Rhode Island Red bantam is really a miniature, my wyandotte girls are miniatures. But people usually refer to them as bantams because it's easier, and people don't generally use the term 'miniature' unless they are real chook enthusiasts. This link shows a picture of Sadie and Ruby, my two wyandotte miniatures True bantams are small birds for which there is no larger counterpart, for example, my tiny Dutch and Japanese bantams are TRUE banties. Lucille the Dutch Bantam True bantams aren't necessarily smaller than miniatures, just depends on the breed. Is this clear, or just thick as mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Lucille is an absolute stunner! What amazing colours and feathers I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Just visited the pictures of Ruby and Sadie.... More for my list of wants... I'm only used to seeing ordinary farm chickens... I've never seen such beautifully patterned birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks Jaime - Lucille is a lemon porcelain Dutch Bantam - she's very tiny and only lays about 4 beautiful little white eggs a year. Sadie and Ruby are miniatures and quite a bit bigger - they are sooo showy, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I'm only used to seeing ordinary farm chickens... I've never seen such beautifully patterned birds. I know exactly what you mean, when I think of chickens they're either black or ginger with huge wattles and a crooked beak, most non-chicken keepers think of these sort of birds too! People can be amazed at the patterns. Lucille may beautiful but you should see Dolly!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 only lays about 4 beautiful little white eggs a year. My Dad wouldn't let me have a hen like that, no matter how good she looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
