Bantam Breeders/Hatcheries

[AmyJane725]

Hey guys,

I'm still working on planning my coop and everything, but I've also started thinking more deeply about the birds I want to have. Up until now I had basically committed to all standard sizes, but now I'm considering having a/a few bantams instead of all LF.

Where do you guys get your bantams from? The two I'm most interested in are White Cochin Bantams and Bobtail Cochin Bantams. Also saw a photo labeled "Lavender Pekins from Sweden" that is pretty cool. I see Cackle Hatchery has the white cochins, but they have a minimum order of 5 (not even a combination of 5 chicks. Have to buy 5 of any given bantam) and they're not sexed.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Most bantams are Straight Run, but i think 'My Pet Chicken' will sex them for like $10. They may have a minimum order though. I like to order from Ideal Poultry. They don't have a minimum order, but a $30 dollar minimum. So you can mix and match as much as you want.

 

[AmyJane725]

Ideal Poultry seems to have a pretty good selection. Haven't seen Bobtail Cochins anywhere though. I'm guessing those are more rare/specialized.

They're in Europe I know, but not sure if they've made their way to the USA yet.

 

[Sleepytime]

Ideal Poultry seems to have a pretty good selection. Haven't seen Bobtail Cochins anywhere though. I'm guessing those are more rare/specialized.

They're in Europe I know, but not sure if they've made their way to the USA yet.

Somebody in the southeast has bobtails. I saw some at a show in north GA.

 

[AmyJane725]

Somebody in the southeast has bobtails. I saw some at a show in north GA.

Wish they'd sell them. I'd love to buy some of these little guys.

 

[Sleepytime]

Wish they'd sell them. I'd love to buy some of these little guys.

I'll see if I can find out who it is.

 

[AmyJane725]

That would be awesome!

 

[Sleepytime]

That would be awesome!

The person's name is Cindy Gaston, however she isn't selling any at this time. She and some other breeders are working to get them accepted into ABA/APA. They really are pretty. Makes me want to get some.

 

[AmyJane725]

Are hers LF or Bantams?

And hopefully she's successful getting them inducted. They're gorgeous.

 

[Sleepytime]

Are hers LF or Bantams?

And hopefully she's successful getting them inducted. They're gorgeous.

Hers are bantams.