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Dutch bantams were first established as a breed in Holland in 1906, and are highly popular to this day in that country. They have gained in popularity in the US each year while the importation of the breed from Holland has occurred only a handful of times starting around World War II.
True Holland based stock is obtained only from true breeders, as hatchery stock are crossed frequently with Old English Game Bantams in order to gain the additional colors they sell. This causes hatchery stock of the Dutch breed to be of poor type and color and is the reason they are often referred to as "similar to OEG varieties".

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Breed Purpose 
Ornamental
Comb 
Single
Broodiness 
Frequent
Climate Tolerance 
All Climates
Egg Productivity 
Medium
Egg Size 
Small
Egg Color 
White
Breed Temperament 
Friendly,Flighty,Easily handled,Bears confinement well
Breed Colors/Varieties 
In the US- Light Brown, Blue Light Brown, Cream Light Brown,Blue Cream Light Brown, Mille Fleur and Blue Mille Fleur,Citroen,Buff Columbian, Blue Buff Columbian, Wheaten, Silver, Black, Blue, White, Self Blue/Lavender
Breed Size 
Bantam

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The only breed for me

April 12, 2012 at 8:18 pm
chickjhf
Reviewed by chickjhf
Pros: Calm, friendly, precocious, smart, good layers and brooders
Cons: A hard-to find-breed, the eggs are small

I have light-brown variety. These birds are curious, very quick learners, and friendly. Great for kids, as pets or house chickens. They are small, even for bantams. Small enough so their scratching does not ruin the garden. Mine have been good layers and awesome brooders. The hens' coloration makes them harder for hawks to spot than many other breeds, and they demonstrate good defensive instincts when birds of prey are around. I adore these birds, really not interested in any others now!  I have not seen them offered by hatcheries, have to get them from a breeder in the region.

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Dutch Bantam Rooster

March 12, 2012 at 9:49 am
MaiTaiRubySue
Reviewed by MaiTaiRubySue

Most wonderful rooster. Simply gorgeous. When crossed with Ameraucana hens (who he seemed to prefer) made GORGEOUS babies!

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Great bantams!

January 13, 2012 at 10:32 am
Chicken Frenzie
Reviewed by Chicken Frenzie
Pros: Great showbirds, talkative, pretty!
Cons: They like to fly!

I have two dutch, and they are show birds. I recomend them for showing. They don't lay many eggs, but they do keep you company by talking! They have many beautiful feathers, and pretty slate blue legs!

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Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Ornamental
Comb: Single
Broodiness: Frequent
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Small
Egg Color: White

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Flighty,Easily handled,Bears confinement well

Breed Colors / Varieties:

In the US- Light Brown, Blue Light Brown, Cream Light Brown,Blue Cream Light Brown, Mille Fleur and Blue Mille Fleur,Citroen,Buff Columbian, Blue Buff Columbian, Wheaten, Silver, Black, Blue, White, Self Blue/Lavender

Breed Details:

True Holland stock is a sight to behold and varies greatly from the hatchery crosses. They are friendly and easy to tame, perfect for children to show and raise to be pets. As with any breed, there are cases of aggressiveness in the roosters. Hens lay well and have a tendency to brood. They are good mothers. They can be flighty birds if not handled much. They lay not so much a white egg, but more of a light cream colored or off-white egg.

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