Cat tails Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 My two are doing fine after Cinnamon left them. But I do sort of want to get a third. Just rang the boarding place (childrens petting zoo) to arrange boarding for the summer. They also breed their own chickens including Dutch bantam. Some might be pure breed, others are hybrids between all sorts as he has a great number of chickens running loose. He has a number of chicks running around right now, that will be old enough when they go for boarding. I think it might be easier to let them do introductions as mine will be on unfamilliar grounds and the hen will be on own turf. And I won't be around to feel guilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 That sounds like a good plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luvachicken Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Are you going to get a 4th too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Almost cruel to get just one?.....I'm with luvachicken......think you need two, as at least it would have a wee pal......jus saying .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Will see. I only have my little standard Go Up run, so I don't want to overcrowd it. Luckily Dutch bantams are tiny... So maybe... It is also up to the guy at the boarding place. See what he has left over in June. I think he wants to pop in a cockerel during their stay as well. He adores my little New Hampshire babes and I think he wants to make a few fertile eggs. The cockerel might help with the introductions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I love Dutch bantams Good luck choosing - hopefully your chicken sitter will be able to sort the introductions for you ready for them to come home together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Don't think there will be much choosing. He is very much of the practical type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Not long to go until June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just googled Dutch bantams. Yes you should get 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 You lot are evil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
