Japanese Bantam Thread!

[TattooedChicks]

Going to be so hard deciding between these two btw boys. But I have someone who’d like to trade me some nice pullets for one...

 

[Nimueh Alene]

Oh that’s pretty! I have some sebright pullets I’m hoping to hatch some jap crosses with, might turn out interesting if all goes well.

Post pictures when you do. My Serama Silkie mix is so pretty. I got her as a bonus egg off eBay. Going to get more in the spring.

 

[Nimueh Alene]

Going to be so hard deciding between these two btw boys. But I have someone who’d like to trade me some nice pullets for one...

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They are both beautiful boys...

 

[TattooedChicks]

Update of the little one who we almost lost to mushy chick at 2 days old. Love this little buff rooster in the making.

 

[TattooedChicks]

The boys and girls are growing up fast and beautiful. I can’t keep my eyes off them!

 

[TattooedChicks]

So my poor btw cockerel nicked the tail end of his big comb and got blood everywhere. He’s soaked his hackles and face, not to mention the coop. Any tips on getting the stains out of his white feathers? A damp rag got a good deal off, but he still looks terrible with it streaked all over and crusted around his face.

 

[sue25]

Dawn dish soap will clean it right up. Make sure to rinse well.

 

[MommaRoo]

After 9 years of keeping chickens I have recently made the big switch from standard sized chickens to Bantams. Mine are just under 4 months old. Loving them! So much more fun to be around and watch... for hours... housework? What's that?

I have a question: When can I tell if I have any males in my Black tailed buff Japanese bantams?

They came straight run and I have 6. Odds are in my favor but I haven't a clue about when/age I should be able to tell the difference.

Thank you for your advice!

 

[TattooedChicks]

After 9 years of keeping chickens I have recently made the big switch from standard sized chickens to Bantams. Mine are just under 4 months old. Loving them! So much more fun to be around and watch... for hours... housework? What's that?

I have a question: When can I tell if I have any males in my Black tailed buff Japanese bantams?

They came straight run and I have 6. Odds are in my favor but I haven't a clue about when/age I should be able to tell the difference.

Thank you for your advice!

I have been able to distinguish males from less then 6 weeks old. They really start to grow those big combs early and put on huge tail growth. Got any pictures?

This is my 5 month old buff pair—

 

[outback]

I have a pair and a trio of mottled Japs from Paul Kroll. Anyone interested in an egg trade?