Mixed?

[KikiLeigh02]

My FIL wants to get a couple bantam hens for this guy. I've just been calling him mixed, is that correct? He was a rescue, but I think he's 12-18 months. Would Dutch bantam hens probably be the closest to get for him? He does fine with my large fowl, but my FIL just really loves bantams lol.

 

[BlackHackle]

Dutch would work...though I'd advise Old English Game Bantam hens as he matches that body shape more

 

[Birds of a Feather]

He does look like a crossbred. His shape does kind of look like a Dutch Bantam (and the white earlobe), but his feather color is not similar. I agree that he looks more like an Old English Game Bantam.

This is a picture of what some Dutch bantam hens/pullets look like. If you're going to hatch chicks, I personally think Game Bantams would be closer to his type/feather color.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

Thank you! I'm not planning to use them for breeders, he just wants them for pets. OEG mix would make sense though, he flies very well.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

Oh my gosh, so trying to find him so OEGB hens...Why do people assume you're up to no good? Ummm, I just bawled like a baby watching Disney/Pixar's Coco. I am most assuredly not trying to find/breed fighting cocks. Also, I was looking for pullets/hens not roosters. What is wrong with people? I did find some really pretty Golden Duckwing OEGB hatching eggs, I think that's what I'm going to get him.