Bantams really small

[Fluffyhens04]

I have three 3-4 month old Bantams, 2 of which are Cochins and one a Millie Fluer.
They appear to be very small and can squeeze through the pens fencing quite easily. We give them baby and adult feed but they still seem quite small. Is this something we should worry about?

 

[HappyClucker7]

Well, bantams are naturally very small. Can you post a picture of one of your bantams compared to something else? Your hand maybe? Can you also post a picture of the fence that they are squeezing through?

 

[Fluffyhens04]

Well, bantams are naturally very small. Can you post a picture of one of your bantams compared to something else? Your hand maybe? Can you also post a picture of the fence that they are squeezing through?

This is the Mille Fluer in my hand

 

[lilmillefleur]

They are normal size for a bantam. You need a fence with smaller gaps like 1/2’ hardware cloth. Good for keeping out predators too, if you put a roof on it.

 

[topochico225]

That's a normal size for a d'Uccle. x2 on the hardware cloth, lots of predators can get through that and kill.

 

[HappyClucker7]

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This is the Mille Fluer in my hand

I agree with the others. That's a normal size for a bantam.
You should get some fencing with smaller gaps, like 1/2 inch hardware cloth. It's more secure against predators anyway.

 

[topochico225]

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This is the Mille Fluer in my hand

Love the Sloggers, by the way!

 

[Amer]

They appear to be very small and can squeeze through the pens fencing quite easily.

Story of my life.

 

[topochico225]

Story of my life. View attachment 2777285

What a handsome boy!! He's a d'Uccle, right?

 

[Amer]

What a handsome boy!! He's a d'Uccle, right?

She’s a d’Anvers actually.