Show off your Old English Game Bantams!!

[FarmGirl01]

Thanks, some had dark eye stripes when they were born. Some of the combs came in later than others. Their tails look different too, some have a U shape with longer feathers at the end, while a few have a V shape like the definitive hen's tail.

I am in denial I think. I have searched and searched for photos of 1 month old old english bb bantams, can't find any. I think they are reds. But the females do have combs, right? How do I know fir certain if they are males or females? Is there a definite way to tell?

We can only keep 3, and some people on here say it is okay to keep several roosters. I dunno about that.

Your help and guidance is very appreciated.

If you can just post a group shot and we will try to help. If you raise males together they will usually live together without problems.

 

[WildBillHicks]

 

[CFellows]

First post on this thread

Here are some of my OEGB

"Momma Bird"

Blaze and Cocky Locky

Honey

Puddles

 

[daydreamer7884]

 

[CFellows]

I just got my first egg today!! I am super excited, I want to go put it in the incubator right now. I wish I knew what hen layed it.

 

[Eggsitter]

Thanks Farmgirl,

They are in my avatar. They are only babies :>

 

[rlhagan56]

I am so glad I found this thread especially since it is still going! I ended up with 11 banties and except for the white Japanese (she is so cute)and two barred rock banties I think all the rest are OEGB. I have posted pics and asked what others think they are but after reading all these posts and looking at the beautiful pics I realize there are many, many type and colors. I can't wait for the little rats to finish feathering out, I think I have at least 5 roosters and don't know where I will put them. I hope more people post on here.

 

[CFellows]

I am so glad I found this thread especially since it is still going! I ended up with 11 banties and except for the white Japanese (she is so cute)and two barred rock banties I think all the rest are OEGB. I have posted pics and asked what others think they are but after reading all these posts and looking at the beautiful pics I realize there are many, many type and colors. I can't wait for the little rats to finish feathering out, I think I have at least 5 roosters and don't know where I will put them. I hope more people post on here.

Me too!! This could be a super fun thread if there was just a little more actor on it. Come on every one that is reading, speak up.

 

[FarmGirl01]

Our county fair is next week. The cockerel I was going to take is still growing in his tail. Since this is the case, we have to take a BB Red pullet. My little boy is excited and ready to go. He will give the pullet a bath, trim toenails and beak. She will look great. Can't wait.

 

[CFellows]

Our county fair is next week. The cockerel I was going to take is still growing in his tail. Since this is the case, we have to take a BB Red pullet. My little boy is excited and ready to go. He will give the pullet a bath, trim toenails and beak. She will look great. Can't wait.

Our fair is this weekend, I don't show or anything, but I'm going down this evening to look at the birds. It should be fun! I do want to get my sons into showing birds when they are old enough. I know I have a lot to learn between now and then. Good luck at the fair!! Let us know how you do, and show us pictures.