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

[MysteryChicken]

We got free wild meat today. A Partridge flew into the side of my grandpa's house, & snapped it's neck this morning. Meaty little bird.

 

[Alexandra33]

@pipdzipdnreadytogo , I suggest ordering during late winter/early spring, if you decide to go that route. The minimum order for pickup is 6.

@mymilliefleur , I've always ADORED your d'Uccles! They never disappoint. You're a breeder, as I recall?

Is anybody attending the Ohio National Poultry show this year?

~Alex

 

[Alexandra33]

I'm devastated tonight....it appears I lost one of my first two "homemade" OEGBs. Nugget, to be specific. Sprout was especially needy this evening, almost as if she sensed her solitary state. It's looking as if I might need to integrate the poor little thing with the SDW x Creles.

~Alex

 

[chickens really]

I'm devastated tonight....it appears I lost one of my first two "homemade" OEGBs. Nugget, to be specific. Sprout was especially needy this evening, almost as if she sensed her solitary state. It's looking as if I might need to integrate the poor little thing with the SDW x Creles.

~Alex

Oh that's sad....Do you think a predator got her?

 

[chickens really]

Notice Bonnie my Partridge Silkie is definitely not a great example of Bantam Silkie at all. Plus my Bonnie is a hussie and gets bred more because she constantly submits to Forest Hump. Her poof is very tattered looking too. She also has more regular feathers than fluffy Silkie feathers too. Oh well she is still a great little girl.

 

[MysteryChicken]

View attachment 1955173 Notice Bonnie my Partridge Silkie is definitely not a great example of Bantam Silkie at all. Plus my Bonnie is a hussie and gets bred more because she constantly submits to Forest Hump. Her poof is very tattered looking too. She also has more regular feathers than fluffy Silkie feathers too. Oh well she is still a great little girl.

She's cute, for sure.

 

[chickens really]

She's cute, for sure.

Awww......Well thanks..

 

[MysteryChicken]

I posted this before, but would like @pipdzipdnreadytogo to see the process of turning standard white Chinese silkies into miniaturized mutts with color.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Awww......Well thanks..

You're welcome.

 

[chickens really]

I definitely like pretty Chickens don't get me wrong. I for some reason love the underdogs that look different because it gives them character. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder..