Bantam X Standard cross IS POSSIBLE!

[shelleyb1969]

For anyone who's ever wondered...can a bantam rooster successfully breed a standard size hen?

the answer is YES!

This is a pic of my "Delawelle" chick that hatched yesterday.

The father is "Sammy", my bantam Salmon Favorelle rooster in my avatar.
And this is the hen that the egg came from:

You can't really see it in the pic, but the chick has very light feathering on it's legs.

 

[Wynette]

Alright, I have to say it.............GO SAMMY!!!!

 

[shelleyb1969]

I separated Sammy from the standard flock shortly after collecting this egg...so unfortunately, I don't expect to have anymore cuties like this one.

But if this chicks grows up to be too cute for words, then I may have to dedicate a Delaware hen back to him.

 

[Gonzo]

Neat! We always wondered 'bout that! Cute baby! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[gritsar]

Where there's a will, there's a way. Perhaps Sammy has a step ladder hidden under the coop.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Cute chick! I thought for it would have feathered legs and an extra toe.

Congrats!

 

[shelleyb1969]

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No extra toes, but it does have VERY light feathering on it's legs. I had to do a double take to make sure I was seeing it right!

 

[redrocketrooster]

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No extra toes, but it does have VERY light feathering on it's legs. I had to do a double take to make sure I was seeing it right!

Cute little booties! I thought is was a cruddy photo at first but after staring at it I went, AWWWWW!
Congrats! Anytime you get bored of the chickes you can send em to me!

 

[joletabey]

BTW, that is a beautiful Delaware hen. . . .wow!

 

[shelleyb1969]

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Thank you!

I love my Dels.