craftyhunnypie Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 How big actually are Ancona bantams? We have a normal sized Ancona - but I've got some bantam Ancona eggs on their way. Just wondered how big a bantam one really is? Thanks.. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I have one; their body is smaller than that of a Wyandotte bantam, they are more upright in their stance and have longer legs. A nice, slim, compact bird with wonderful markings and a friendly nature. Perhaps not the best layer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for that - I thought they would be a smaller version of say a leghorn. Our large one has lovely markings & is so friendly. She is also the ring leader for any naughty adventures! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 They are not unlike a Leghorn in stature and shape although the tail is more triangular than rudder-shaped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 That's tickled me, as next time Annie my normal Ancona shakes her tail - I'll say she's shaking her rudder! I've noticed with her, that as she's got older she has got more spotty dotty. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 They do; the white triangles at the end of each feather get bigger as they age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
