Advice, Please

[DebJLo]

Can anyone tell me what breed this is? I believe it to be a hen, but opinions would be great. Also, she is so tiny - would it be possible for her to be integrated into my full grown flock after a 30 day incubation period? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

Looks like Dutch bantam pullet to me

 

[HappyClucker7]

It's kind of hard to see in the photo. Does she have white earlobes?

 

[Gray Farms]

Red earlobes and white legs = Silver Duckwing Old English Game bantam. White earlobes and slate legs = Silver Dutch bantam. Yes its a female.

 

[DebJLo]

Red earlobes and white legs = Silver Duckwing Old English Game bantam. White earlobes and slate legs = Silver Dutch bantam. Yes its a female.

Thank you. Do you know if they are able to join a full size flock?

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

@DebJLo Bantams can be integrated with a full size flock, but I would suggest getting her some bantam friends. (A flock of three or four bantams should hold their own) I currently have a flock of D'uccles (bantams) and Bielefelders (standard size birds) and they get along just fine. Just make sure the feeders and waterers are accessible by all birds.

 

[DebJLo]

@DebJLo Bantams can be integrated with a full size flock, but I would suggest getting her some bantam friends. (A flock of three or four bantams should hold their own) I currently have a flock of D'uccles (bantams) and Bielefelders (standard size birds) and they get along just fine. Just make sure the feeders and waterers are accessible by all birds.

Your birds are beautiful and give me hope. She was found so I am putting her through a 30 day quarantine period. One more question, will the rooster be ok with them?

 

[Gray Farms]

Thank you. Do you know if they are able to join a full size flock?

Yes, as long as there is plenty of space. I also recommend a space where she can get into that the larger birds can not. Doesn't have to be large space. Just enough that she can get away from them is she needs/wants to. Also room for feed and water to be sure she is getting her share.

 

[DebJLo]

Yes, as long as there is plenty of space. I also recommend a space where she can get into that the larger birds can not. Doesn't have to be large space. Just enough that she can get away from them is she needs/wants to. Also room for feed and water to be sure she is getting her share.

I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you so much!

 

[Gray Farms]

I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you so much!

Glad to help