Dutch Bantams Breed Thread

[Rach123]

Hi, does anybody have any photographs of a show quality lavender Dutch bantam hen, so i know what i should be breeding towards? And does anybody have any perhaps different/unusual colours i could look into? I have a lovely little trio of Dutch bantams and was planning to expand but was considering another colour, any advice much appreciated
Cheers

 

[algernon]

Hi, there are lavender on the British Dutch club web site. Shape and confirmation in all colours is the same.

I live in Rochdale England. I keep Blue Partridge, Silver, and Pyle, I have just hatched 3 birchen from some eggs I bought.

There should be a warning with Dutch, they are very addictive.

Good luck with whatever you chose.

 

[Rach123]

Thank you i'll be sure to check that out! And aww all sound lovely, i had a lovely little birchen hen a few months back but my lot just bullied her so i gave her to a friend Yes i definitely agree with the warning! Very sweet little birds, fallen in love with them Surprised at how well they cope with the weather up here in the hills of Scotland, seen quite a few people saying because of their single comb they aren't good in the cold, I've had my girls for around 4 years and haven't had one fatality due to the cold yet! Almost had one in that 'heatwave' back in summer though!

 

[tommysgirl]

There is a gal in Lake County CA who is trying to help her son find Dutch Bantams for his 4-H project. Any help finding them in Northern California would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[redneckchic]

There is a gal in Lake County CA who is trying to help her son find  Dutch Bantams for his 4-H project.  Any help finding them in Northern California would be appreciated.  Thanks!

Ive searched California and Nation wide and have yet to finda breeder :-/

 

[Rach123]

I dunno how big poultry shows are in your part of the world but i found my breeder by going to local poultry shows and finding birds i liked. Good Luck, hope he finds and enjoys his chooks

 

[tommysgirl]

Ive searched California and Nation wide and have yet to finda breeder :-/

I am sorry you have had cruddy luck. Where are you from in Northern Cal? If I find any I will let you know where.

I dunno how big poultry shows are in your part of the world but i found my breeder by going to local poultry shows and finding birds i liked. Good Luck, hope he finds and enjoys his chooks

The last one for the season was just held two or so weeks ago. There aren't big ones close but if you are willing to drive 3-4 hours there are several including the biggest one in the west. I will encourage her to look there. Thanks.

 

[tommysgirl]

@redneckchic have you tried here? http://www.dutchbantamsociety.org/Breeders_Page_4OD0.html there is also a FB page devoted to Dutch Bantams. good luck!

 

[redneckchic]

@redneckchic
  have you tried here? http://www.dutchbantamsociety.org/Breeders_Page_4OD0.html  there is also a FB page devoted to Dutch Bantams.  good luck!

I have looked on there and havent had any sucess, only one I did find was in England but wouldn't hurt to take another look. & I'll definitely check out the facebook page. Thank you! I'm located in Foresthill, about amd hour east of Sacramento... up in the mountains.

 

[NinjaPaz]

Hello. I am looking to get 3 female dutch bantam chicks, but I can't seem to find any breeders D: I live in Washington State, and if anyone knows any good breeders in the area, please tell me. Thanks!