Is there such a thing as typical breeds in the mixed bantam bins in stores?

[klt1975]

Going to check out a few stores ( not TSC ) this weekend and I was told today that there are assorted bantams at one place we're going to.

I've never bought from one of these bins and have no clue what to expect. I know no one can say 100% what will be there but are there certain breeds that are typical in the bantam bins?

We have 2 white bantam silkies, 2 bantam EEs and 1 buff orp so I'm hoping for breeds with a similar temperment.

 

[Ceilismom]

If you find out which hatchery the store orders from, you should be able to get a better idea of what their assortment might consist of.

The bantam assortments I've seen are usually clean-legged and non-crested chicks. That narrows down the possibilities (for me, it means there isn't anything in there that I'm dying to add to my flock), but doesn't make for a very short list. The last time I was at a Runnings store, they had a sheet listing the possible breeds in the assortment taped to the bin. I can almost always spot some EEs in the assortment, but beyond that, I'd just be guessing.

 

[Eggcessive]

When I look at bantams I like to look at Cackle Hatchery's website, since they show many as chicks. Usually I see d'uccles, many OEG bantams, sometimes silkies, and cochins. The store should have someone who can tell you the name of their hatchery.