Basic bantam info....

[llandry]

I'm new to bamtams and have a great variety of 11 week olds. I've got 20 chicks with about 9 different breeds. (Not sure how to phrase this without everyone replying "duh" but...... They're really small lol!!!

My full size ladies weren't full size at 11 weeks so I'm hoping the bantams aren't (bantam) full size at 11 weeks either.

Most look just like regular sized hens only small. Some of them that are getting cheeks and beards are still growing those in but for the most part, they look like super small copies of my full sized hens.

Just curious- theyre not finished growing at 11 weeks are they?

 

[cavemanrich]

Sounds like you purchased a Bantam Variety Pack from hatchery. Sometimes called "Bantam Assortment".. You have a lovely set of chickens. Most of them are probably close to full grown. Bantams have no problem living alongside Large Fowl, (AKA Srandard) chickens. I keep more Banties than LF in my flock of pets.
Post some pix of your flock. There may be roosters in that group of 20. I may be able to ID some of them for you.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[llandry]

Thank you!
I've weeded out 10 roosters. I think I have a good handle on gender because they seem to be similar to LF which ive always had. Ecxept silkies. I’ve got no idea what I have with my 4 bantsm silkies! Not bad, 10 roosters out of 30. I couldn't be happier with the bantam assortment.
Another silly question- you mentioned LF could live alongside bsntams. I didn't realize that. I'd love to throw a LF in the mix. Would just getting one or two LF be ok with a glovk of bantams?

 

[cavemanrich]

I see no problem adding a few LF.
Be aware of the inevitable pecking order issues you will encounter regardless of what you have. I would possibly avoid aggressive LF breeds if you can. Then again,, RIR are supposed to be aggressive, and mine are very docile.

 

[llandry]

Good advice! Speckled Sussex and buff Orrington have always been my favorites. I'd love to add one of each to the mix.