Bantams that are worth ordering! 🥰🐓

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I’m ordering some bantams tomorrow, as I’m starting my first bantam flock. I’m looking to order 8-10 chicks as a start, and I’ll more than likely be ordering from ideal. I have zero experience with bantams except I know a little bit about silkies. I would really like recommendations on breeds. I live in Texas, so it can get 90-100 degrees on hot days so I need some breeds that are pretty heat hardy. The only breed I know I’m for sure getting is some silkies. Thanks for any suggestions and responses,
-ChickenWhisperer101

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I like cornish bantams. They should do okay in the heat since they don't have a lot of down.

 

[Tonyroo]

You really should study up on the breeds your interested in or at least get a sense of how they will handle your area.

 

[50-45-1]

I would recommend old english bantams
The are some of the sweetest and friendly.
I also like the black tailed white Japanese. Very fancy and gentle.
I would stay away from black chickens and feathered feet in hot climates.
Have fun!

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I’ve been looking at Millie fleur d’uccles and sebrights. Maybe blue laced red Wyandotte bantams too. Old English are on my list too. Should I not get a black silkie? I’m getting a white, blue and maybe buff, but kind of want a fourth color too. I’ll update this thread as soon as I decide. I will order tomorrow for June 30th, I think. Thanks for the quick responses

 

[JacinLarkwell]

D'uccles in my experience weren't fans of the heat. Wyandottes are a heavier, Poirier bird too judging by the pictures, so they probably would be in the same boat

 

[Tonyroo]

Seramas do well in heat and they are tiny.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Seramas do well in heat and they are tiny.

I really want seramas but can’t find any

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Easter egger bantams are amazing! Tiny, friendly, and come in so many colors (I even have a lavender from a hatchery!). The little blue and green eggs are adorable and they are pretty reliable layers. They are heat and cold hardy.

 

[sassychickens76]

The only bantams I have are Cochin Bantams (lovely breed by the way) but they would not do well in your climate. Have you ever raised silkies? I tried, and failed. Then got 6 Cochin bantams, expecting some would die, and all 6 lived.