Bantams and Orpingtons

[Jaygood787]

Today i saw my Old English Bantam roo gettin on my buff orpingtion hen... what could this lead to if anything??

 

[Jaygood787]

Could i get some wierdo looking chickens??

 

[nzpouter]

sure can.. never underestimate a bantam roo...

 

[Jaygood787]

have you or anyone ever hatched out this type of chick. Bantam x Large Hen

 

[EweSheep]

Yes and have a medium sized chicken.

 

[PepsNick]

This isn't rare. Just be careful.

 

[Jaygood787]

Quote:
be careful...? whatcha mean..

 

[sourland]

Nick just likes to comment.

If he makes contact, he can fertilize the orpington's eggs. Otherwise it's just fun for the bantam. Do you know about the "bullseye" method of identifying a fertile egg?