Best Breed(s) for a Late-1800's Bantam Fancier?

[3KillerBs]

I'm participating in NaNoWriMo and am once again having a character with an interest in chickens.

She's a bantam fancier and I know very little about bantam chickens. What would be her best options for that time period?

And why do you modern bantam fanciers like the particular breeds you like?

 

[Pyxis]

Redcaps could work. The were admitted to the APA in 1888, but had been around in England well before then. Nowadays they're fairly rare. Sebrights will also work. They were described 1853, and were in the very first APA SOP in 1874. Cochins are also an option; they were also in the first SOP. Silkies have been around for a LONG time, originating in ancient China. They were also in the SOP in 1874. There are other options, I'm sure, if you wanted to look around for more.

Me, I like my Ko Shamos. They're a Japanese breed, only recently recognized by the ABA. They have outgoing, feisty personalities and are extremely friendly with humans. Being a game breed, they have a lot of spirit to them, haha. I also love the way they look, though other people think they're ugly. They're definitely not for everyone!

 

[3KillerBs]

Redcaps could work. The were admitted to the APA in 1888, but had been around in England well before then. Nowadays they're fairly rare. Sebrights will also work. They were described 1853, and were in the very first APA SOP in 1874. Cochins are also an option; they were also in the first SOP. Silkies have been around for a LONG time, originating in ancient China. They were also in the SOP in 1874. There are other options, I'm sure, if you wanted to look around for more.

Me, I like my Ko Shamos. They're a Japanese breed, only recently recognized by the ABA. They have outgoing, feisty personalities and are extremely friendly with humans. Being a game breed, they have a lot of spirit to them, haha. I also love the way they look, though other people think they're ugly. They're definitely not for everyone!

Thank you so much. I wondered if anyone would answer my weird question at all.

I'm partial to feathered feet so I'll go with the Cochins. Any particular color variety that might be especially notable? The character in question was instrumental in the development of her favorite breed, but is now elderly and retired from active showing.