Bantam chickens.. a friendly discussion about all pure and mixed breeds.

[Chicken Heel]

I'm planning on going to the Old English Bantam Jamboree on November 2nd, 2019. It is held at the Rowan County, NC fairgrounds and I have never been before. Have any of you folks been in the past and what can I expect besides a lot of crowing? I'm taking my nephew and great nephew who have a growing interest in chickens (which makes me very happy as someone needs to carry on the family tradition after I'm dead and gone).

 

[chickens really]

I'm planning on going to the Old English Bantam Jamboree on November 2nd, 2019. It is held at the Rowan County, NC fairgrounds and I have never been before. Have any of you folks been in the past and what can I expect besides a lot of crowing? I'm taking my nephew and great nephew who have a growing interest in chickens (which makes me very happy as someone needs to carry on the family tradition after I'm dead and gone).

Well sorry but I'm Canadian so I can't help ..
Sounds interesting though..

 

[chickens really]

It's Snowing here today. I have lots of last minute winter preparations to finish before the long cold days actually stay..

 

[Meggyp]

Meet:
Sammy
Bug
Little Sh*t

I had no idea what I was doing when I randomly decided to get 3 unsexed mini chickens. Some woman in tractor supply was talking them up. Sammy and Bug have always been so cuddly. Sammy is my little sweetheart and Bug is my rocker girl. As for my rooster ... can you say napoleon complex!!
I just love these littles ❤

 

[Meggyp]

I'm planning on going to the Old English Bantam Jamboree on November 2nd, 2019. It is held at the Rowan County, NC fairgrounds and I have never been before. Have any of you folks been in the past and what can I expect besides a lot of crowing? I'm taking my nephew and great nephew who have a growing interest in chickens (which makes me very happy as someone needs to carry on the family tradition after I'm dead and gone).

Tell me more!!!

 

[AusHen]

thanks. Ended up with 8 chicks lol.
Forgot to even ask what breeds she had but two are feather legged and another has 5 toes on one foot (yay to silkie cross)

 

[chickens really]

Meet:
Sammy
Bug
Little Sh*t

I had no idea what I was doing when I randomly decided to get 3 unsexed mini chickens. Some woman in tractor supply was talking them up. Sammy and Bug have always been so cuddly. Sammy is my little sweetheart and Bug is my rocker girl. As for my rooster ... can you say napoleon complex!!
I just love these littles ❤

Those are cute little chickens..

 

[chickens really]

thanks. Ended up with 8 chicks lol.
Forgot to even ask what breeds she had but two are feather legged and another has 5 toes on one foot (yay to silkie cross)

Congrats...

 

[igorsMistress]

I seriously love all the Bantams...Ducks and Chickens..
Such nice docile breeds without the mayhem of standards..

You've mentioned this a couple of times. I'm curious, what do you mean? Are bantams more docile in general? I've considered bantams because they're smaller which means I could more variety

 

[chickens really]

You've mentioned this a couple of times. I'm curious, what do you mean? Are bantams more docile in general? I've considered bantams because they're smaller which means I could more variety

The breeds I've tried are very sweet without the big bird issues. I haven't had any fighting they all just get along perfectly. They are always happy.
My little Rooster/Cockerel isn't hard on the Hens at all. He loves them. I introduced 5 Pullets without first separated pens and everything went perfectly. Now they all mingle together. My Sebright is a bit more bossy although it's just her temperament.
I'd recommend Bantams...