Bantam or Standard?

[chickenpooplady]

Lately, my brother has been obsessed with bantams. He thinks they are cute and wants to buy some. We have 4 standard Orpingtons and Barred Rocks that give us 3-4 eggs a day. I have read that bantam eggs are half the size of normal eggs. If so what is the point of them besides showing? What are some pros and cons of bantams?

 

[NYREDS]

They require less space & eat less food.

 

[roostersandhens]

pros!! cons

They are small and most likely do not eat as much They can get killed by predators easily
They are good for showng Get picked on by non bantams
They are small and need less space They lay small eggs

 

[roostersandhens]

Lately, my brother has been obsessed with bantams. He thinks they are cute and wants to buy some. We have 4 standard Orpingtons and Barred Rocks that give us 3-4 eggs a day. I have read that bantam eggs are half the size of normal eggs. If so what is the point of them besides showing? What are some pros and cons of bantams?

It is hard to keep bams with large fowle the bantams are commonly picked on