joza2210 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hello , When i go to my rare breeds auction this weekend i would be interested in buying some german langshans bantams... But my dad said a while back in the practical poultry magazine it says that they only live for a year ... Is this true ? Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Just had a look in last months and nope they live upwards of 5 years They are mainly for show though a good hen will lay 60 eggs and a poor hen will lay 30ish so if you want to show them then perfect but if you want them for eggs no Also watch out you should be paying over £80 for a good show or breeding pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thanks CG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ChickensGalore is right, they live as long as any other pure breed. I currently have 4 German Langshans bantam growers, they are fast and have endless energy, but are very amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think he may be confusing them with Croad Langshans which are reputed to have a lethal gene (related to their short legs). The German Langshan is a different beast, so you should be fine. Last months' Practical Poultry mag had a feature on them which said there are only a dozen reputable breeders in the UK, so getting hold of some good ones might not be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 "Ooops, word censored!"by Ward probably has some of the best in the UK, I dont think he sells many if any though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
