Accidental Bantam Owner

[Kendyr]

Hey everyone! Unexpectedly ended up with a couple of bantams, so here I am to learn what to do with them!

From new member suggestion box:
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes, acquired them less than a week ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Two hens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I've been told they are Old English Game Bantams.
(4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com?
Google.
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Acroyoga, wildlife rehabilitation, and education/conservation of natural resources.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
I also have two cats and a fish.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

I'm not sure what you mean by learning what to do with them? Are you wanting to re-home them or are you asking if they should be treated differently than larger birds?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Welcome to the family, it's nice to meet you!
You might post in your state thread and also oeg bantam threads.
You'll find lots of great peeps with a world of knowledge to help ya out.
Good luck and enjoy your new bantams!

 

[Kendyr]

Thanks for joining us!

I'm not sure what you mean by learning what to do with them? Are you wanting to re-home them or are you asking if they should be treated differently than larger birds?

Thank you! Neither of those. I posted specific questions in the appropriate (I think) forum. That was just an explanation as to why I joined. To rephrase: I have chickens, therefore I shall learn about chickens, and this is one avenue I have chosen to assist in that goal.

 

[Kendyr]

Welcome to the family, it's nice to meet you!
You might post in your state thread and also oeg bantam threads.
You'll find lots of great peeps with a world of knowledge to help ya out.
Good luck and enjoy your new bantams!

Thank you! I will check those out! Can't wait to learn about my new girls!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Thank you! I will check those out! Can't wait to learn about my new girls!

 

[calichicken]

congrats on your Bantams! I love them. .have a pair of bantam Cochins. But have had silkies as well! They are so friendly! Same care as standards..they are just smaller so you can have MORE of them!!!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

congrats on your Bantams! I love them. .have a pair of bantam Cochins. But have had silkies as well! They are so friendly! Same care as standards..they are just smaller so you can have MORE of them!!! View attachment 1172931

What cuties! I have a few bantams myself. Silkies, ohikis and couple of oegs. They all run with the big chickens and do great. I love the lil fluffy butts...lol

 

[Dayrel]

Hello Kendyr. Welcome to BYC! There is tons of info here and very good people to help you on your journey as a new chicken owner.

If you want to get the most out of BYC, I suggest you do the following:

• For general education, spend some time browsing the Articles link above and possibly the Learning Center. You will find excellent information for both newbies and long-time chicken owners there.
  
• When you have specific questions, most of the time a quick search will come up with the answers.
• If you don't find anything useful that way, post your question in an appropriate sub-forum. People here are very helpful and will answer your question even it has been asked 100 times before.

Enjoy your time here.

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! It is wonderful to have you here with us! As @Dayrel suggested, I would check out the Learning Center It is an absolutely wonderful place to start! Best wishes!