I ended up with 7 bantam roosters in a mail order and introduced them to my massive Rhode Island Red Rooster at 18 weeks. He pays no attention to them whatsover. Also have 7 standard hens and 11 bantams hens. My ratios are all off, but they all get along fine. They are free range during the...
This was the first time I've ordered by mail, and I had no idea what to expect. I chose "Ideal" because I didn't want a lot of chicks, but I wanted a variety. Most hatcheries require a minimum of 5 for any breed ordered. I ordered 25 straight run bantams the end of February with 10 different...
Hatched 5 and handled them a lot, so I was disappointed that they're not that friendly with me. They'll rush at me for food, then turn and run off. Lost 2 to raccoons, so be aware that even large, aggressive drakes are vulnerable. I have a large pond and 10+ Canada Geese come every day. My...