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Having Bantams with Normal hens?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Megan622, Feb 13, 2009.

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  1. Feb 13, 2009 #1
    Megan622

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    My dad has chickens. We would like more but he says no bantams. But if we were to get some would they be able to be places with our other hens. We know about the pecking order. They will stay in the house until they are able to go outside. And then we will build their own coop till they are big enough to be placed witht he ones we have. All in all would it be ok to have bantams with our larger hens?
     
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    B. Saffles Farms

    B. Saffles Farms Mr. Yappy Chickenizer

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    Yes it will work fine.
     
  5. Feb 13, 2009 #3
    Jonathanq1

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    I have never crossed them. Let me know how it goes.
     
  7. Feb 13, 2009 #4
    Sunny Side Up

    Sunny Side Up Count your many blessings...

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    Often what bantams lack in size they more than make up in attitude! You may find your bantams near the top of the pecking order in your flock.
     
  9. Feb 13, 2009 #5
    Lollipop

    Lollipop Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:Sunny makes a good point.
     
  11. Feb 13, 2009 #6
    B. Saffles Farms

    B. Saffles Farms Mr. Yappy Chickenizer

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    Ive had OEG bantam roos that could whoop up on a Dominique roo 3 times his size. It was great entertainment. [​IMG]
     
  13. Feb 13, 2009 #7
    kryptoniteqhs

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    Quote:So true lol! I have a black rosecomb bantam that has actually jumped on my rir roos back and pecked him in the back of the head so he could be the first one to the water in the morning lol
    ETA: who do you think got the first sip of water?? yep. the banty.
     
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  15. Feb 14, 2009 #8
    NicInNC

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    Oh, I'm so glad that I found this thread! I want to get at least one standard size chicken, but it would be housed with our two banties. I didn't know if this was even possible.

    Should a person have more than one standard if it's going to be with the banty hens? (we have all hens if that makes a difference...can't have roo's because our next door neighbors will complain [​IMG]).
     
  17. Feb 14, 2009 #9
    conroy

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    I have 4 standards and 1 bantam and she's fine... they all get along and all get enough food and what not. I guess it does depend on the personality of the bird...
     
  19. Feb 14, 2009 #10
    Ellie_NY_chick

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    My neighbor has a mix of bantys and full sized. They all free range, often all over the neighborhood, and they all seem happy and fine.
     
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