Breeding Buff Chantecler Bantams

[BantyChooks]

Through the years, I have tried out many breeds and varieties of chickens. The one that I have settled on to dedicate myself to is the Buff Chantecler. I own bantams, but there does exist a large fowl version. I am currently on my fourth generation of birds, counting my starting stock, and have about 20-25 total. My hope is to find some other Chantecler breeders and have a place to post images of new hatches, growouts, and adult birds. Below are some of this year's stock.

 

[BantyChooks]

My main goals right now are working to remove the Leghorn type that I'm seeing bleed through in the heads and chests. I had a hen last year with more of a cochin type that I crossed with a more Leghorn leaning rooster with good results. Birds of this generation are looking more solid and still retaining decent backlines without much cushion.

 

[BantyChooks]

These are my original three birds. I still have the male, but I lost both the hens to predators last year. I have since built a run for them.

 

[BantyChooks]

Newly hatched Buff.

 

[BantyChooks]

I believe this to be my best bird at the moment. His stance could be better but I like his head and chest.

Bonus shot of the reasons that my run is muddy.

 

[Kiki]

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Newly hatched Buff.

Newly hatched as in last week hatched?

 

[BantyChooks]

Newly hatched as in last week hatched?

Old picture. I'm not crazy enough to hatch in September.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

These are my original three birds. I still have the male, but I lost both the hens to predators last year. I have since built a run for them.
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So is this an actual breed of bantam? They’re very pretty!

 

[BantyChooks]

So is this an actual breed of bantam? They’re very pretty!

Yes! They were accepted to the ABA about a year ago.

 

[Folly's place]

There are contacts through the Chantecler club...
Beautiful birds!
Mary