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“Bantam” refers to a couple different kinds of chickens: those bred to be miniatures of standard breeds, and true bantams, chickens who as a breed as small. Bantams tend to be quite colorful, and have interesting feather patterns. They tend to do well in smaller areas than larger chickens, and are very distinct in the fact that the hens will nurture an egg and raise the hatching of another bird, not just other chickens.

While the females are quiet and sweet, the males still try to be aggressive, though being that size and all puffed up tends to make them more comical than frightening. There are numerous breeds of bantams. Silkies, which are one of the most popular breeds of true bantams, are known to be very gentle and friendly. The smallest of the true bantams are the Dutch, which were developed in the Netherlands. The Polish bantams are known for their extraordinary colorings, which include pink, purple, and blue. Bantams are often kept as family pets or shown in competitions.

Bantam Chicken Breeds via the Chicken Coup blog where you can get Backyard Chicken and Chicken Care news and info.

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