Bantam Housing

Mykee · Jan 26, 2013

I am planning to get a pair or trio of Sebright bantams this spring to use for showmanship and maybe breed. I have a cage like this one:

It is approximately 6 square feet, and I have it in a sunny, secure portion in our barn. Will this be sufficient to keep Sebrights in until June, when I can build a coop? I will, of course, bring them out for free range, and I have a larger pen they can stay in during the day. I just need something secure for night or when I am away. What do you all keep your banties in?

SIMZ · Jan 27, 2013

I think that would be just fine -- especially since you're going to be letting them out and giving them extra space. I prefer more space than they need, but that would work. Be careful of the sunny location, so that they aren't in direct sun with no way to get out in a cage that small.

Using side cups for food & water would help free up space, too.

Mykee · Jan 27, 2013

Okay, thanks! Right now it's winter here and quite cold, so I think they will appreciate the sunshine. But I can provide shade and hope to build a mini-coop for summer.

SIMZ · Jan 28, 2013

Mykee said:
Okay, thanks! Right now it's winter here and quite cold, so I think they will appreciate the sunshine. But I can provide shade and hope to build a mini-coop for summer.

Yes, the sun is a good thing in winter, isn't it?

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