Need a recommendation for a bantam pullet / cornish hen

[ERnoleGuy]

So, my Dad really wants a "cornish hen". I guess it's a fascination with small versions of animals. (We have pugs, a tiny cat, & a chihuahua, lol) We are new to chickens and I am their primary caregiver; so any information the rest of the family gets comes from me. And that information mainly comes from here at BYC and Google. I am trying to explain to him that while there ARE "Cornish" hens, what most people think of visually when you say 'Cornish Hen' is just a small (Bantam) chicken. But most laypersons are clueless when you say bantam. (

haha, look at me talking like I'm an expert, trust me I am not at all) They think it's a breed as well. But you say "Cornish", and they think of a small chicken.

SO... I need all of your expertise and opinions on what breed of bantam I should try to get to add to my flock. I am probably going to try and buy a pullet that's a few months old because I have already ended up with too many roos doing it the St. Run way. I mean, should I try and get an actual Cornish hen, or should I just go the bantam route and not tell him?

btw: I love the look of the Barred Rocks. I live in central Florida so I need a breed that is suitable for warm climates. Also a good egg producer, seeing as though that is half of the reason I have chickens. (the other half is because they are really entertaining pets

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[Goose and Fig]

I have a dark cornish- and she's no banty! If youwant tiny birds- look into game hens or seremas.

 

[ERnoleGuy]

Yeah, so I just found out that Cornish come in standard and bantam. I guess that answers that question on what to look for. LOL. Does anybody have any experience with Seramas? They look so cute! Just afraid they'll get picked on.

Still, please weigh in with your recommendations.