Dutch Bantams Breed Thread

[delawarechickmom]

Where can you purchase good quality Dutch bantams?? I have tried a couple of places, with no luck. I know a lot of breeders hold their stock until the Fall, but I can't believe that no one in America has good quality birds that they are tired of feeding. LOL I currently breed and show Serama, and will continue to do so, but I saw two pair at the Delmarva show this weekend, but their owner does not have any available birds right now. If you can help, please let me know. I am in Delaware and am not opposed to driving up to 6 hours for a nice pair or trio. Thanks!!

Donna

 

[Slike]

I am hoping someone can tell me what these color variations are called, or if they are simply happy "mistakes".




^Acki has some very faint goldish linings to those dark neck feathers that don't show so well through this ghetto camera's capabilities.



^Shaniqua is very similar, but darker all over.

 

[Gresh]

Does anyone have pics of the Dutch bantams from Ideal Poultry? I know they probably are crossed with OEGB's but I'm getting some this summer to just have running around the yard.

 

[dsfrango]

Here is my pair of Dutch

Looking at these makes me regret selling the trio I had awhile back. They are beautiful and I honestly have not come across another one of these since I sold them. I guess Ill blame it on my inexperience in the chicken world. I didnt know how rare they are.

 

[primal woman]

My Cream Light Brown Dutch Bantam

 

[birdmaniac3000]

what age do dutch bantams start showing their white ear lobes

 

[Matt A NC]

what age do dutch bantams start showing their white ear lobes

Just from what I have seen here I would say 6-8 weeks on boys, 10-12 weeks on the girls. These are for outside raised with a broody hen. Those in a brooder with 24-7 light may grow/mature a bit faster.

Matt

 

[Red Barn Farms]

So is the little chick here a Dutch bantam? I was told from another thread it probably was. I'm not sure. If so, what color would you call it?

 

[delawarechickmom]

Yea!! I just candled eggs from my Dutch and it looks like we have fertile eggs!! They are under a broody silkie who is my best mom. Next week should be the big week!! 2 Dutch eggs and 3 Serama due. I love chickens!!!

 

[pupeluv]

It is surprisingly hard to find specific information on bantams, let alone Dutch bantams. I have four black pullets who are just about to turn into hens. I have heard that they might take longer than other chickens to start laying. About what age should I expect them to start?

It's screaming hot here in Phoenix right now, so they might not lay until the fall anyway.