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Most chickens live 7-9 years.
It really depends on what kind of strain the chickens come from (show quality, production quality), and how the chickens have been raised, and what type of conditions they live in.
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What do bantam chickens eat?
bantam chickens eat the same stuff as regular chickens such as corn, layer pellets or mash and of course bugs! as baby's bantam chickens may need to be on mash longer then the regular chickens and you will have too show them how to drink by dipping their beak in the water dish gently.
What do bantams eat?
Bantam chickens eat the same foods as regularly sized chickens. Many people enjoy keeping bantam chickens because they eat far less than regular chickens.
Can bantam chickens and bantam ducks live happily alongside one anotherif intrduced at different times?
well it's better to be introduced first because they will protect their terrotory and could end with death =(
What are the little chickens that you eat called?
Miniature chickens are called Bantams. Most breeds of chicken have an associated bantam breed. Though the name of these miniature breeds may include the word bantam, a miniature chicken is not a true bantam unless it has no larger counterpart.
What is a baby bantam called?
Bantam is the term used for the smaller varieties of standard size chickens. For example there are standard or "regular" sizes Wyandottes and there are the smaller Wyandott bantams. As they are still chickens, the term "chick" is used for babies of both standard and bantam sized young. Young females are called pullets and young males called cockerels.
What do bantam chickens eat?
bantam chickens eat the same stuff as regular chickens such as corn, layer pellets or mash and of course bugs! as baby's bantam chickens may need to be on mash longer then the regular chickens and you will have too show them how to drink by dipping their beak in the water dish gently.
Do Bantam chickens eat fleas?
No
Are Polish chickens bantams?
Not all Polish hens are bantam. Polish chickens are available in Standard and Bantam sizes. Most popular breeds of chickens are available in a bantam form. Some obvious exception to this are Jersey Giant and Brahma.
What does bantam boys mean?
A bantam chicken is much smaller than a normal chicken and thus easier to keep as a pet. Bantam chickens are also available in brighter, more exotic colors than normal chickens thus making them more desireable for show purposes. See the Related Linksbelow for more information on bantam chickens.
What do bantams eat?
Bantam chickens eat the same foods as regularly sized chickens. Many people enjoy keeping bantam chickens because they eat far less than regular chickens.
Can bantam chickens and bantam ducks live happily alongside one anotherif intrduced at different times?
well it's better to be introduced first because they will protect their terrotory and could end with death =(
How big are chickens?
It depends on the breed of the chicken. Bantam chickens are quite small, about 20 centimeters long. Full size hens are about 30 centimeters long, and full size roosters are a bit larger than this.
How long does it take for them to lay eggs?
It take about 18 to 20 weeks . Depending on the cicken. Bantam chickens lay earlier and they also lay longer than most other chickens.
Is a bantam a small chicken?
Yes, a bantum is a variety of small poultry, particularly chickens. The name is derived from "Bantam", a city in Indonesia.
Do bantam chickens get eaten by crows if they're by standard chickens?
Crows do not kill animals, they are scavengers, so no, they will not eat bantams.
Can bantam chickens breed with standard size chickens?
Yes, although their chicks might have some troubles, and be slightly lethargic.
How old do bantam chickens have to be before they lay?
16-20 weeks old
