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what is a good starter bantam show chicken?

post #1 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:39pm
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I am new in chicken showing and was wonder what some good bantum show breeds are. I can have six bantums and now crowing fowl. The breeds I have looked at are bramhas, silkies, and polish(all bantum). Also what is easier to have 6 chickens or 6 call ducks. Thank you for helping!

I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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post #2 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:43pm
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I am new in chicken showing and was wonder what some good bantum show breeds are. I can have six bantums and now crowing fowl. The breeds I have looked at are bramhas, silkies, and polish(all bantum). Also what is easier to have 6 chickens or 6 call ducks. Thank you for helping!


The chcikens are probably easier to keep, the ducks tend to bit a messy. However in show prep the ducks are probably the easier ones.

If you are looking for short term success in showing I would sugest the Brahma, there is some very stiff competition in sikies, few real good quality polish. Brahma are often easily found in good quality without spending a small fortune.
Good call ducks will be much more expensive to start with as good show birds will cost more than good showable Brahma.

Just my thoughts and experiences from this area of teh country.

Bantam: Blue Wheaten OE, Brassy Back OE, Birchen OE, Brown Red OE, Opal OE, Porcelian OE, Columbian OE  NPIP# 3-125

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Bantam: Blue Wheaten OE, Brassy Back OE, Birchen OE, Brown Red OE, Opal OE, Porcelian OE, Columbian OE  NPIP# 3-125

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post #3 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:47pm
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would a belgian bearded D'uccle be a better option because they are uncommen in my area? (2 others)

I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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post #4 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:52pm
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Originally Posted by 2seth2 

would a belgian bearded D'uccle be a better option because they are uncommen in my area? (2 others)


A good D'uccle, or D'anver either way. I would lean more toward D'anver (less trouble with leg and foot feathering to keep in condition)

Bantam: Blue Wheaten OE, Brassy Back OE, Birchen OE, Brown Red OE, Opal OE, Porcelian OE, Columbian OE  NPIP# 3-125

http://www.twinlakespoultry.com
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Bantam: Blue Wheaten OE, Brassy Back OE, Birchen OE, Brown Red OE, Opal OE, Porcelian OE, Columbian OE  NPIP# 3-125

http://www.twinlakespoultry.com
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post #5 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:54pm

What do you like in a bantam? Since you're the one who has to look at them, feed them and care for them day after day after day - get what you like. I learned that a long time ago when I was showing dogs. I was never as happy getting what would show well as I was with the animals I chose because I liked them. The judge sees them once. You live with them.

(one that note, I like your choice of the D'uccle. Mine are about the prettiest, sweetest (although, not the brightest) chickens I have. We will require pictures of your show bird, too!) lol

Best wishes for a fun and successful show career!

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post #6 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:59pm
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thankS. The chicken that I posted are the Prettiest chickens I have seen so far. The only thing they have to be is showable and friendly. I'm new what is a D'anver.hmm

I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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post #7 of 11
11/6/11 at 7:59pm

I would recommend a modern game bantam, very social, ppl friendly, hardy, and easily kept clean.

Brazilian gamefowl and Reza Asil gamefowl

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Brazilian gamefowl and Reza Asil gamefowl

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post #8 of 11
11/6/11 at 8:05pm

For a unique bantam breeds, how about a Bantam Phoenix? They are beautiful and not very common from what I've seen. Bantam Ameracaunas are nice too, Bantam Wyandottes...?? There are so many to choose from. I like the D'Uccles as well.

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my website:  TLC Seramas

 

Wild West Serama Club    Bringing Serama Table Top Shows to a CA venue near you!

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post #9 of 11
11/6/11 at 8:09pm
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I thought about bantum amercauns , but i have never seen one in person. I could have a modern game as a starter, but there are alot where I live.

I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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I have 2 Wheaton Ameraucana pullets(Fluffy and Cleo) and 1 Blue Wheaton Ameraucana pullet (Lily) , 2 Showgirls chicks one Buff Columbian(Ji ji),and one Silver Partridge(???) both pullets, a Production Red pullet(Erica), a SlashLRW pullet(???), a Blue LF cochin pullet(Blueberry), and a Sliver Spangled Hamburg Pullet (Pepper).

 

 

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post #10 of 11
2/28/13 at 10:37am

what about serama's ???

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