Bantam Info and Pics!

[chickenlover89]

I am thinking about getting a second coop for bantams, i don't really know anything about size of bantams, or anything about bantams in general, so any info, recommended bantams, and pics would be VERY appreciated and needed to make my decision. thanks!

 

[chickenlover89]

Also, I live in cold climates for the winters and (relatively) hot summers, so if you are recommending breeds, please keep that in mind!

 

[Vicky2479]

I have one bantam hen and 5 standard size hens, they all live together . The bantam is about half the size of the others and lays a smal blue/white egg, I have no idea what breed she is but she seems to be able to take care of herself just fine.

 

[chickenlover89]

thank you, i am just building another coop because my current coop is full! is your bantam friendly?

 

[janinepeters]

For cold winter climates, I have loved my bantam brahmas. They have chunky bodies and pea combs, so they are very cold hardy. They also seem to handle the summer heat pretty well, but it usually doesn't get above 90-95 degrees here. I just got a few bantam cochins, and they don't seem to handle the heat as well, as they seem to pant more, and appear uncomfortable on hot days. Also, the cochins have single blade combs, which is susceptible to frost bite, especially for roos, which have larger combs.

Bantam wyandottes would be another good choice. I've had full sized wyandottes and found that they handled both heat and cold quite well. This is another roundish bodied breed with a short, thick comb.

 

[chickenlover89]

For cold winter climates, I have loved my bantam brahmas. They have chunky bodies and pea combs, so they are very cold hardy. They also seem to handle the summer heat pretty well, but it usually doesn't get above 90-95 degrees here. I just got a few bantam cochins, and they don't seem to handle the heat as well, as they seem to pant more, and appear uncomfortable on hot days. Also, the cochins have single blade combs, which is susceptible to frost bite, especially for roos, which have larger combs.

Bantam wyandottes would be another good choice. I've had full sized wyandottes and found that they handled both heat and cold quite well. This is another roundish bodied breed with a short, thick comb.

thanks for all the info, can i see a pic of a bantam brahma?

 

[janinepeters]

Here is one pic:
http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Day-Old-Baby-Chicks/Buff-Brahma-Bantam-p261.aspx

Those are buff brahmas, which I what I have. They also come in "dark" and "light". Just google images for more pics.

 

[chickenlover89]

thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[chickenlover89]

Alright, I know this isn't about bantams, but does anyone have experience with RIR or New Hampshire Reds that they can tell me about? I would like to get a NHR and a RIR but i heard that both are very aggressive with other chickens, is that true? are they friendly to humans?

 

[cockeral1]

We have a nhr very aggresive toward other chickens. Also the thing wouldn't let anyone come or go from the house had to pen him up he was attacking neighbors dogs. Also I have a bantam flock I carry red pyle,& old english. Both seem to do well down to the twenties. I haven't had any deaths from cold or heat. And they are also very broody.setting twice per year they generally hatch 100% of the 10 - 14 eggs they are setting.