Chicken deficient Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I have mostly always kept Pekins, with a few Wyandotte Bantams too, but I have been offered some Speckled Sussex Bantam chicks. Has anyone kept both? How would you say they compare, in size and character? I LOVE Pekins, but I'm very tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I also have Pekins and Wyandotte bantams and am thinking about adding other bantams - speckled Sussex amongst them (but also araucana and maran bantams), so I can't help you but am interested in the answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I too keep only pekins But I would say go for it! I have hatched again this year (my own eggs as I've had poor hatches with bought eggs, but 100% success with my own ) Also, I've found it easier to introduced youngsters who have been in sight & sound. The chicks also become used to you handling them and can be very tame as hens Just a couple of things to consider.......do you have the right equipment/set up for chicks? What will you do with any boys? Also, they need to be approximately 6 months old or "adult" sized before they can join the rest of your flock. So, you'll be running to pens like me! It does take time. I would like to add some different bantams to my flock in the future too Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
