I have kept chickens for many years, and always liked to have a few bantams as well. I had three that a friend gave me, a mother and two daughters. I have only recently lost them to old age - Mum got to 14 and the girls both 13. I keep my animals and poultry all their lives!
I liked the bantams because they do seem to go broody, unlike my hens, which don't very often, which is a shame, as I would like to breed a few chickens, having a couple of very nice Rhode Island Red cockerels.
Anyway, I am now looking round for a few bantams and a cockerel (although what the surrounding neighbours will think heaven knows, as they must be awakened by the two Charlies every daybreak!)
Although I am not adverse to paying for them, I do prefer to take in unwanted/homeless ones -they will be given a home for life, and cared for very well. And hopefully will live to a ripe old age, like my previos ones.
If anyone knows of any in the Greater Manchester/ N. Derbyshire area, I would be grateful if you let me know. Likewise, if you know of any breeders of bantams, where I could perhaps buy a few from.
Thanks.
