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Yes, I think so. The short legs are definitely different and adds a little something to the look of the bird, I think. I think they're beautiful birds and would love to have a pair or a trio some day!

This might be the silliest question, but why do the Japanese Bantams have such short legs? Why were they bred to have shorter legs than your so called average chicken?

I don't mean to offend anyone, but the thread is for Japanese Bantams. You can always discuss other subjects via PM.

Then I don't know what happened.

Even though a bird looks black on the outside, they can still carry different genes. Unless you know exactly what the breeding of your adult birds was, you'll never know what genes they carry. There could have been a mottled bird in the family tree of one of your adult birds which is what...

Assuming that both parents were black, somebody must carry the mottled gene, I would imagine?

Sooo cute. You're giving me chick fever! lol I can't wait until spring to start hatching. I have Silkies and Cochin bantams. haven't been able to get any Japanese Bantams yet, but hopefully some day!

Love that frizzle! And the last picture is great

Now that's funny! I bet he was proud of himself. lol

Thank you

So what do the proper legs of a japanese bantam look like? For a breeding and/or show quality bird? How short do they really need to be? Are the longer legs a DQ?

I love this one, very pretty. Wouldn't mind having one of those. Soon!

So if I were to order eggs, I would get a variety of colors? Do you have pictures of your flock to look at?

I would be interested in eggs, especially the splashes and blue mottled. I just need to figure out where to put them...the chicks. lol But if yours are only 5 months old at the moment, that'll give me lots of time to plan. Worst case, they can live with my Silkies.

Well that might be something worth a try then. Thank you.

I know, right. But that's how it all starts. I started with 4 Silkies, now I have close to 20. Problem is lack of space at the moment... What are the chances of Silkies and Japanese bantams getting along? Probably not a good idea, right?

Oh wow. I need to do more research on this breed and make some room for a breeding pair.

How big/small is a Japanese Bantam compared to a Silkie? Are they about the same size, or smaller?

I love pictures like this, the chicks hiding under momma's wings!

I am new to Japanese Bantams, I know absolutely nothing about the breed but I'm trying to keep up with this topic and read as much as I can. And some day, when we have the space, I'd like to get two or three of these for myself. I'd love a blue hen for sure. Question is. Is there a reason...