Bantam rooster with regular barred rocks Possible???

[jess5254]

Okay I just bought a new Brinsea mini advance with an egg turner. I am dying to try it out, soo the only rooster I have is an old english bantam rooster and he is in with 6 full sized barred rocks which lay faithfully even with the cold Maine winters. They have lights on timers change water twice daily and collect eggs twice a day. There are also two old english bantam hens with them, but have not laid since fall. I have found most bantams don't lay hardly at all in the cold, or atleast the ones I have don't. Anyways I looked at info online about a bantam rooster mating with full size chickens and if it was possible. The internet said it was and I am now trying it out. I was just wondering if anyone has done this or am I crazy for trying or even thinking it is possible? I have cracked some eggs and they seem fertile but I am sooo new to this I don't know. Any info would be great?!!!

 

[LarryPQ]

Roos will try and get their jiggy on with anything they can. Whether or not your little guy is hitting the mark...I dunno. My D'uccles regularly fertilize the big-big girls. How? I couldn't tell ya, and I don't want to know.

You can always check the eggs for fertility, and when in doubt: try to incubate. 7 days in the bator and you'll know if he's getting the job done.

 

[stone_family3]

My Bantam cochin has gotten my BA, NH and Sex link.

 

[jess5254]

I have put seven of the eggs in an incubator they are on day three and impatiently waiting to candle them. Thanks for the responses.

 

[Sharksandguitars]

I have one bantam roost and 7 regular sized hens, and he has yet to fertilize any of their eggs... I don't think he is hitting the spot.

 

[williamsl77]

I have a bantam cochin has been successful with my leghorn, NH red, and delaware. He has not been successful with my EEs, though not for lack of trying, haha.