That youngster with the red comb, developing nicely, is a cockerel. Feathers are not determining factor of sexes at this age. He will soon show the tail that will define him in another way. They are not any Dutch variety , but look like OEGB Splash crosses. Dutch Splash may have random red/orange/blue with off white feathers or flecks, and not the pattern that OEGB Splash Standard describes (white with black flecks).that this little pair seem to exhibit. What color are their shanks and feet?
Breeders of Dutch Bantams spend much time explaining the Hatchery birds sold as Dutch to new folks who really wanted DUTCH. Most are crossbreds with other breeds of bantams, or color mixes that should never be bred together. No matter, if you do not plan to show or breed DUTCH. They will be healthy, pretty bantams and enjoyable. Call them Backyard Banties, not a pure breed.
Did you find reply to the Light Brown trio pictured. Also appear to have cross breeding--color and plumage are not pure Dutch. But they are more Dutch-like than of another breed (probably OEGB).
Breeders of Dutch Bantams spend much time explaining the Hatchery birds sold as Dutch to new folks who really wanted DUTCH. Most are crossbreds with other breeds of bantams, or color mixes that should never be bred together. No matter, if you do not plan to show or breed DUTCH. They will be healthy, pretty bantams and enjoyable. Call them Backyard Banties, not a pure breed.
Did you find reply to the Light Brown trio pictured. Also appear to have cross breeding--color and plumage are not pure Dutch. But they are more Dutch-like than of another breed (probably OEGB).
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she was awful mean, pecking everybody, and fussing like crazy, and i wondered if she was having urges that way. Finally she laid her egg! We showed it to our 2 yr old and explained it to him, and his eyes were HUGE and he said (with amazement) "the chicken pop that egg out?!" 
