Dutch BantamDutch Bantams are "true bantams", meaning there is no standard-size version of the breed. These fancy little guys come in a ton of varieties like Partridge, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, Blue Ducking, Cukoo, Blue Golden, Self Blue and others. Dutch Bantam hens are very good setters/brooders and make good, protective mothers. Blue Dutch Bantam Cock - Profile Origins/History: Single Comb Clean Legged Other Than Game Bantam Bantam Bantam Common Ornamental Official: Blue Light Brown, Light Brown, Silver. Unofficial: too many to list!
Egg Facts: Fair (2/wk) Light Brown Tiny (bantam)
Fancy Features: Single Comb No No 4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Not cold hardy Not especially heat hardy Bears confinement well Yes Yes Friendly but prone to nervousness
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