According to some books this breed appeared in the 1800s and was not produced for meat or eggs and were really only ornamental poultry. In the Netherlands they were known as the Sabelpoot. They were also used in the creation of the Belgian Barbu d'Uccle. Please note that the Booted Bantam is different to the d'Uccle. They tend to be heavier than the Belgian D'Uccle by a few pounds. In some cases the egg colour is tinted, rather than white also making it different from the d'Uccle, however normally they lay white eggs. Booted bantams are non-beared, however d'Uccles are. Also, d'Uccles are more common than the rare Booted.
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Black, White, Black Mottled, Millefluer, porcelaine
Breed Size
Bantam
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Black, White, Black Mottled, Millefluer, porcelaine
Breed Details:
These are classed as rare, but are gaining popularity again, because they are easier to breed then most. They have feathered feet. The tail is upright and they are a true bantam, as they don't come in a Large Fowl size. They can become very tame and easily handled. Unlike most breeds of poultry the cock may help a hen brood the eggs, a hen will go broody more than once a year on average. Dry winter quarters are recommended to suit the feathers on their feet and legs. The chicks are tiny, so make sure food it low enough for them to reach! Thanks to Urban Coyote for some pics-- website-- www.rosecombs.ca
