Chickabee Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I've just seen a couple of lovely Bantams on preloved, but I'm not sure how many I can keep in a classic. I've currently got 3. Quite happy to extend the run and let them out to free range after a while. I've got 5 in my classic and they range from medium to welsummer size. They're perfectly happy. They have got an extended run and a WIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Have you got somewhere to quarantine them? I wouldn't just whack them straight in with your existing hens just in case. The received wisdom is that you can get 6 bantams in a Classic, with an extended run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 No, your right. I have decided against it anyway. Was just getting a bit excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have 5 and there is plenty of room. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
