German Bantams

[Hippifan]

I got yesterday my 3 German Bantams. Have a look how gorgeous they are!!

I had the idea that they are not well-known outside Europe, because I couldn't find threads about this breed. Is that true?

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Try looking at the Phoenix thread. They look very similar.

 

[NYREDS]

If "German Bantams" is a breed name I've never heard of them. Pretty birds though.

 

[Hippifan]

I asked it on the forum, and they said this is the name.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/841484/curious-to-the-english-name#post_12440154
And no, they are not similar to the Phoenix!

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Beautiful! How did you aquire them?

 

[Egghead_Jr]

I asked it on the forum, and they said this is the name.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/841484/curious-to-the-english-name#post_12440154
And no, they are not similar to the Phoenix!

White ear lobe, long tail, developed in Germany. Nope, nothing alike at all.

 

[Hippifan]

The Phoenix bantam is a bit bigger and heavier. And the most important difference, the German Bantam has moulting tail feathers. Indeed, they look a bit the same, but it is really another breed.

And, SilkiesForEver, I bought them from a breeder in the Netherlands (where I live).

 

[Hippifan]

And some new photo's.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

And some new photo's.

That rooster is beautiful! The second picture is really stunning.

 

[ClucksAndPeeps]

Never heard of this breed, hey are very beautiful the hens remind me of rose comb bantams a bit