Chicken Kitty Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 The breeder that we got our lovely Sussex bantams from is now breeding Maran bantams....has anyone had experience of keeping them or can anyone tell me anything about the breed please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 They are very nice, Marans bantams can be on the large side and can be a bit more active than other heavy breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks Redwing How would they compare, size wise, to Sussex bantams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 They are a little taller and generally a bit more bulky, they cant seem to get the size down to 'proper' bantam size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thank you....What are they like temperament wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I started with a couple of Marans bantams and have always had at least one since. Mine originated from a great egg laying strain and I wouldn't be without them now. They not prone to broodiness, lay a very regular supply of dark brown eggs and are very chatty and friendly. I keep Sussex bantams too (Light and Silver) and I have to say that mine are all of a similar size. This is the only photo I can find with some of them in the same photo. It's Dixie is on the right with Sylv (Silver/Light Sussex x) and Sylvio (Silver Sussex) behind. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Ooowwwww! Lovely photo! Thank you for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
