Gee. Did I get Bantams? They are so small...

[Orpingtons Mom]

First the picture.

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

Now the questions: Supposedly this is a blue laced red Wyandotte. But it looks so small, and the wings are fully developed—And they can fly really well for chickens.

Are these bantams? Sorry about the red tone, I’ll have to adjust my camera overtones.camera

 

[black_cat]

Now the questions: Supposedly this is a blue laced red Wyandotte. But it looks so small, and the wings are fully developed—And they can fly really well for chickens.

Are these bantams? Sorry about the red tone, I’ll have to adjust my camera overtones.camera

They may be. How old? Do you have comparison picks next to any bird you KNOW are large fowl? Adorable bird, by the way.

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

Comparison: English Orpington

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

My orps are 20 weeks. The Ws ( I have 2) are supposedly the same age, but I don’t think so!

 

[ariri30]

Not very helpful if the birds are not pictured next to each other but I have to say they are so adorable

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Your wyandotte is beautiful! I do not see any blue lacing in her.
The silver laced orpingtons are huge compared to most other chickens. I have one and she is one and half times bigger then the other pullets her age. Maybe your wynadotte is just a little small. Do you have photo of them next to each other? Other chickens in your flock to compare to?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Photo of my English Orpington next to my Wyandotte and a White rock/RIR cross so you can see the size difference in these breeds. They are all the same age about 14 weeks old in the photo.

 

[Painted Calls]

She isn't bantam. She just isn't as large as an English Orp. Which she shouldn't be. She's a beautiful BLRW.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Nope, not a Bantam, but still so pretty!