Booted Bantam Thread

[Phoenix Farms]

I don't blame you. Whenever I start hatching I probably won't ship chicks far distances. I may ship close but we will see. Are older birds easier to ship?

 

[Gagirly]

I just feel that it's too stressful. I know day old chicks get shipped all of the time just fine, but I won't do it. I spend a lot of time and money caring for and choosing breeders and I'm not going to stick the product of that in a box the day after they hatch. I feel like once they are a few weeks old, have learned to eat and drink and develop some strength, then they can more safely be shipped. Even better if they are a few months old.

 

[Phoenix Farms]

That makes sense.

 

[AraucanaAnnie]

Are booted bantams rarer than d'uccles?

 

[laseterlass]

Yes they are. The correct name is Sablepoot. They are a founding breed of the Duccle and when they are crossed you will end up with both bearded and non bearded birds. The problem is that beards will be small. Back shapes will be wrong. Duccles will have large wattles ect. I have a pair in Alaska and I am trying to figure out what to do with them!

 

[AraucanaAnnie]

I love them! I wish more people were working with them!

 

[laseterlass]

Mine are millie from Duccle parents. They came with my Duccle chicks. Nice proper carriage for Sablepoot. Nice color, so far at 4 months. Nice boots but featherless middle toe. Some of their siblings have nice toes, so I am hoping for that to pop up in chicks. They are not as friendly as the Duccles.

 

[laseterlass]

Wow. Did some online searches. There are NONE this side of the pond! Now I feel the need to spread mine around.

 

[laseterlass]

For those of you who don't know, BB's are just muff and beardless D'Uccles. They tend to weigh a little more and have longer necks. I own both D'Uccles and Booteds and I love them just the same. So come here to ask questions, show pictures and tell us about your Booted Bantams!

Very pretty. How old are they?

My Porcelain Booted Pair, Bonnie & Clyde

 

[Gagirly]

There are a few people here in GA that raise them. I have 2-a porcelain and a golden neck, both pullets. I plan on showing them this fall. So far I haven't seen any being shown.