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- Bantam
Most of the standard bred breeds have a recognized bantam counterpart. Bantams are ideal for the fancier who may not have as much space for a large fowl flock. Bantams require less coop space and can more easily be housed in a backyard or garage. Bantams utilize less feed than their large fowl versions. Less food consumed means less waste produced! Bantams are a good option for the novice poultry owner who may need a smaller sized bird for ease of handling or for the Junior Showman.
We have chosen parent stock for our Bantam Collection that meets the breed standard as defined by both APA and ABA. Each of the breeds in our Bantam Collection have been examined by APA and/or ABA licensed judges.
While we cannot guarantee any purchase will be a show winner, we do guarantee they will have come from stock that would pass muster at any APA/ABA sanctioned show. If you have any questions about which of our Bantam Collection might be right for you, or you need assistance placing your order, call 419-562-1993 today and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Old English Game (OEGB) Bantams
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Brown Red Old English
The Old English Game Bantam (OEGB) has ancient roots evolving from fighting fowl in Britain when the nobility developed smaller versions for cockfighting. They became a popular show bird after the sport's ban in the 1850s. They are prized for their beauty, heritage, and spirited nature. They are an active, noisy, and sometimes assertive little bird, demanding experienced keepers who appreciate their warrior ancestry and striking appearance over docility. OEGB were first show in New York in 1914. Quickly becoming popular, they were admitted in to the APA in 1925.
The OEGB is a small, tightly feathered bird with an upright, showy stance. They have white skin and lay white to lightly tinted eggs. A true ornamental bird, the females lay relatively few eggs, 2-3, per week. Males mature at 30 oz, females at 27 oz. Males are required to be dubbed for showing.
Straight run only: $4.00 per chick
Single Comb Clean Legged (SCCL) Bantams
Phoenix- COMING SOON
The Phoenix was created in Germany by crossing long tailed Japanese breeds with European breeds like the leghorn. The result was a long tailed, ornamental chicken with a pheasant like appearance that was able to tolerate the European climates in which the Japanese breeds could not. Phoenix was known in America prior to 1924. The Bantam version was approved by the APA in (silver 83/gold 65). Phoenix are bright, lively, social birds. The hens lay a small light cream egg and have a strong mothering ability. Males mature at 30 oz, females at 28 oz.
Straight run only: $4.00 per chick
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Barred Plymouth Rock
The smaller version of the classic, the Bantam Plymouth Rock is a friendly and docile bird that is a favorite in the show hall. Hens lay a small brown egg. Males mature at 36 oz, females at 32 oz. We offer four varieties of Bantam Plymouth Rock.
Barred - APA added 1940
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Buff Plymouth Rock
The smaller version of the classic, the Bantam Plymouth Rock is a friendly and docile bird that is a favorite in the show hall. Hens lay a small brown egg. Males mature at 36 oz, females at 32 oz. We offer four varieties of Bantam Plymouth Rock.
Buff – APA added 1960
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Columbian Plymouth Rock- COMING SOON
The smaller version of the classic, the Bantam Plymouth Rock is a friendly and docile bird that is a favorite in the show hall. Hens lay a small brown egg. Males mature at 36 oz, females at 32 oz. We offer four varieties of Bantam Plymouth Rock.
Columbian – APA added 1960
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
White Leghorn Single Comb
The lively, miniature of the large fowl, bantam leghorns males mature at around 35 oz, females mature around 30 oz. The same prolific layer in a smaller package. These leghorns have a single, straight comb.
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Rose Comb Clean Legged (RCCL) Bantams
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White Rose Comb Leghorn
The lively, miniature of the large fowl, bantam leghorns males mature at around 35 oz, females mature around 30 oz. The same prolific layer in a smaller package. These leghorns have a rose comb.
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Black Wyandotte
The smaller version of the Standard Wyandotte, the Bantam Wyandotte is generally calm in nature and a good egg layer just like the larger version. This makes the Bantam Wyandotte ideal for the smaller producer with limited space.
Hens are friendly, curious, and lay an average of 150 small brown eggs a year. They do tend towards broodiness and are attentive mothers. The males are protective of their ladies and can be a bit feisty. Males mature at 40 oz, females at 36 oz.
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Black Rose Comb
The Rose Comb is a “true” bantam first came to popularity because of King Richard III of England and they have been written about since the early 14th century. Rose Combs were first shown in American in 1849 and were added to the APA Standard in 1874. Rose Combs are proud, active, showy birds. They are capable of flying but handle confinement very well. The hens are not very prolific layers, around 50-100 small tinted eggs a year, but are excellent brooders and mothers. Males mature at 26 oz, females at 22 oz.
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
Feather Legged (FL) Bantams
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Salmon Faverolle
The Faverolle is a French breed named for the city in which it originated.
Prized for their quality meat and egg laying ability, they quickly became
popular throughout France. The Faverolle came to America around
1901. They were added to the APA Standard in 1914. The bantam
version wasn’t approved until 1960.
The Salmon Faverolle is a white skinned breed, with 5 toes and beard
and muffs. They are calm, docile, and easily handled. The bantam hen
lays a small to medium tinted egg at a rate of 150-180 a year.
Broodiness is not a common trait in this breed. Males mature at 30 oz,
females at 26 oz.
Straight Run only: $4.00 per chick
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Black Cochin
The bantam Cochin is no less a hit on the homestead or in the show hall
than the large fowl version. Bantam Cochins, particularly the black
variety, are routinely on Champion row across the country. The Bantam
Black variety was accepted by the APA in 1874.
Bantam cochins are friendly, curious, and easily handled. They are a
yellow skinned bird with flowing loose feathers all the way to their feet.
The hens tend to be good layers of small to medium tinted eggs. They
can be very broody and excellent mothers. Males mature at 30 oz,
females at 26 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
Buff Cochin- COMING SOON
The bantam Cochin is no less a hit on the homestead or in the show hall
than the large fowl version. Bantam Cochins, particularly the black
variety, are routinely on Champion row across the country. The Bantam
Black variety was accepted by the APA in 1874.
Bantam cochins are friendly, curious, and easily handled. They are a
yellow skinned bird with flowing loose feathers all the way to their feet.
The hens tend to be good layers of small to medium tinted eggs. They
can be very broody and excellent mothers. Males mature at 30 oz,
females at 26 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
Brown Red Cochin
The bantam Cochin is no less a hit on the homestead or in the show hall
than the large fowl version. Bantam Cochins, particularly the black
variety, are routinely on Champion row across the country. The Bantam
Black variety was accepted by the APA in 1874.
Bantam cochins are friendly, curious, and easily handled. They are a
yellow skinned bird with flowing loose feathers all the way to their feet.
The hens tend to be good layers of small to medium tinted eggs. They
can be very broody and excellent mothers. Males mature at 30 oz,
females at 26 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
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Porcelain Belgian Bearded D'Uccle
Nothing encapsulates a sense of grandeur more than the D’Uccle.
Though it is a “true” bantam, this little beauty with its beard, muffs,
vulture hocks, feathered feet, and colorful plumage speaks to all that
defined the century of its creation.
Breed type was solidified in the 1890’s due to the dedicated work of
Michel van Gelder of Brussels, Belgium. In the United States, the
breed’s oldest variety, Mille Fleur, won rapid popularity and was
added by the APA in 1914. The Porcelain variety, which is the lavender
diluted version of the Mille Fleur, was added in 1965.
This is fun, lively little bird that loves to be out on the ground. They are
easy to handle and a show favorite. Hens lay a small cream-colored
egg at a rate of 100-200 per year. Females are excellent brooders and
mothers. Males mature at 26 oz, females at 22 oz.
Straight run only: $4.00 per chick
Mille Fleur Belgian Bearded D'Uccle
Nothing encapsulates a sense of grandeur more than the D’Uccle.
Though it is a “true” bantam, this little beauty with its beard, muffs,
vulture hocks, feathered feet, and colorful plumage speaks to all that
defined the century of its creation.
Breed type was solidified in the 1890’s due to the dedicated work of
Michel van Gelder of Brussels, Belgium. In the United States, the
breed’s oldest variety, Mille Fleur, won rapid popularity and was
added by the APA in 1914. The Porcelain variety, which is the lavender
diluted version of the Mille Fleur, was added in 1965.
This is fun, lively little bird that loves to be out on the ground. They are
easy to handle and a show favorite. Hens lay a small cream-colored
egg at a rate of 100-200 per year. Females are excellent brooders and
mothers. Males mature at 26 oz, females at 22 oz.
Straight run only: $4.00 per chick
Buff Brahma
Bantam Brahma is the smaller version of the Standard and just as
popular. This lively little breed is a common sight in the show hall and
on Champion Row. The Buff Brahma bantam was added by the APA in
1946.
Brahma bantams are calm and docile birds. Due to their easy nature and
size, they make an excellent bird for the novice exhibitioner. Like the
large fowl counterpart, they have pea combs and feathered legs and
feet. They tolerate cold weather and confinement well. The hens lay a
small, tinted egg and tend towards broodiness. Males mature at 38 oz,
females at 34 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
Light Brahma
Bantam Brahma is the smaller version of the Standard and just as
popular. This lively little breed is a common sight in the show hall and
on Champion Row. The Buff Brahma bantam was added by the APA in
1946.
Brahma bantams are calm and docile birds. Due to their easy nature and
size, they make an excellent bird for the novice exhibitioner. Like the
large fowl counterpart, they have pea combs and feathered legs and
feet. They tolerate cold weather and confinement well. The hens lay a
small, tinted egg and tend towards broodiness. Males mature at 38 oz,
females at 34 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
Dark Brahma - COMING SOON
Bantam Brahma is the smaller version of the Standard and just as
popular. This lively little breed is a common sight in the show hall and
on Champion Row. The Buff Brahma bantam was added by the APA in
1946.
Brahma bantams are calm and docile birds. Due to their easy nature and
size, they make an excellent bird for the novice exhibitioner. Like the
large fowl counterpart, they have pea combs and feathered legs and
feet. They tolerate cold weather and confinement well. The hens lay a
small, tinted egg and tend towards broodiness. Males mature at 38 oz,
females at 34 oz.
Straight Run only: $6.00 per chick
Black Bearded Silkie
The true origin of this “true” bantam is not well known. Though the first
writings of them in western literature is credited to Marco Polo who
wrote about a “furry” chicken he came in contact with during his 13th
century travels through Asia. The prevailing theory is that these
fascinating birds made their way west via the silk road trading and on
ships carrying trade goods. They were imported to America sometime in
the early 1800’s and rapidly became popular. They were admitted into
the APA Standard in 1874.
While the Silkie is a purely ornamental breed. Silkies are not prolific
layers, but they are the consummate broody bird known to hatch
everything from quail to duck eggs. They also have excellent mothering
abilities. Silkies have many peculiar traits; from their hair-like feathers to
their Black skin, bones, and organs. They also have 5 toes, feathered
feet, and beautiful crests. Silkies are docile, friendly birds that are
stunning to see in the show hall but also make for loving companions
serving as lap chickens to fanciers young and old.
Straight run only: $6.00 per chick
White Bearded Silkie
The true origin of this “true” bantam is not well known. Though the first
writings of them in western literature is credited to Marco Polo who
wrote about a “furry” chicken he came in contact with during his 13th
century travels through Asia. The prevailing theory is that these
fascinating birds made their way west via the silk road trading and on
ships carrying trade goods. They were imported to America sometime in
the early 1800’s and rapidly became popular. They were admitted into
the APA Standard in 1874.
While the Silkie is a purely ornamental breed. Silkies are not prolific
layers, but they are the consummate broody bird known to hatch
everything from quail to duck eggs. They also have excellent mothering
abilities. Silkies have many peculiar traits; from their hair-like feathers to
their Black skin, bones, and organs. They also have 5 toes, feathered
feet, and beautiful crests. Silkies are docile, friendly birds that are
stunning to see in the show hall but also make for loving companions
serving as lap chickens to fanciers young and old.
Straight run only: $6.00 per chick