MotherOHens
Songster
@RoostersAreAwesome gives you some really good tips to look for to distinguish bantams.
It is difficult to know what you have or how to narrow the field when you aren't sure where to start.
I start with ears. There are many starting points for people. Feet and legs are another major detail.
What color are this one's ears?
Dutch bantams have nice white, (Iridescent sheen) ears.
Japanese bantams, red.
Blue ears are a really good tell for silkie bantams.
As get familiar with how to tell them apart, you'll also (by default) learn what goes to which breed.
They look kind of red, to me, but this photo isn't as clear about this detail.
I would start with Japanese bantams in your case.
Compare that breed profile to your bird. Rule them in or out, go on to the next or confirm they have breed standards.
(We won't breach the barnyard mixes or random mixes as that really gets into the weeds of chickie genetics -- which some people on here are pro's-- not me! )
Very pretty bird.
It is difficult to know what you have or how to narrow the field when you aren't sure where to start.
I start with ears. There are many starting points for people. Feet and legs are another major detail.
What color are this one's ears?
Dutch bantams have nice white, (Iridescent sheen) ears.
Japanese bantams, red.
Blue ears are a really good tell for silkie bantams.
As get familiar with how to tell them apart, you'll also (by default) learn what goes to which breed.
They look kind of red, to me, but this photo isn't as clear about this detail.
I would start with Japanese bantams in your case.
Compare that breed profile to your bird. Rule them in or out, go on to the next or confirm they have breed standards.
(We won't breach the barnyard mixes or random mixes as that really gets into the weeds of chickie genetics -- which some people on here are pro's-- not me! )
Very pretty bird.
Hello, she is a bantam and I live in southern California. Please tell me her breed