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Bantam hens and Standard Roos? HELP!

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by CottageChicken22, Sep 25, 2008.

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  1. Sep 25, 2008 #1
    CottageChicken22

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    Can Bantam hens and Standard Roos be able to mate together safely? also can bantam roos successfully mate with standard hens or is it dangerous?? thanks in advance. [​IMG]
     
  3. Sep 26, 2008 #2
    CottageChicken22

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    anyone??
     
  5. Sep 26, 2008 #3
    silkiechicken

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    Small roo and big hens are fine. Big roo and small hens can injure the hens because a 12 lb rooster standing on the back of a 2lb hen can't be good for the hen.
     
  7. Sep 26, 2008 #4
    CottageChicken22

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    but can bantam roos actually mate with standard hens??
     
  9. Sep 26, 2008 #5
    silkiechicken

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    Yes, just takes more practice.
     
  11. Sep 26, 2008 #6
    CottageChicken22

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    ok, thanks. I want fertile eggs! [​IMG]
     

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