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Japanese Bantam Information
Japanese Bantam
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Egg Laying
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| Meat Production |
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| Show Status |
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Yes
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| Preferred Climate |
Heat
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Japanese Bantam Qualities
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The poultry world uses the term “bantam” incorrectly to describe a miniature version of a
standard bird. A true bantam, for example, the Japanese Bantam has but one size. Japanese
Bantams have two functions—show bird and pet which they do well. Warm weather fowl, they
function best in warm, clean confinement. Japanese Bantam can go outside. In fact, they love to
forage in the lawn and do so without damaging the garden or yard. They help rid the soil of
insects and weed seeds. Although small, Japanese Bantams have all the character and color of a
standard size fowl. The Japanese bantam also has a voice equal to a standard chicken. The
rooster can make a very loud and shrill noise. Japanese Bantams can live thirteen years and
will give a family many years of fun filled enjoyment.
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Japanese Bantam Temperament
| Japanese Bantams have a calm, trusting, friendly personality. They will ride on a shoulder,
sit in a lap, and submit to petting. Although docile as individuals, the roosters will fight if
they find to many of them in the same flock. The hens gently brood and protect their chicks.
Handled young, the Japanese Bantam tames easily. |
Japanese Bantam Appearance
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The Japanese Bantam has seventeen different accepted varieties. They all weigh
approximately a pound with large upright tails that reach over their heads; large
combs, wattles, and earlobes; long wings that touch the ground; and very short legs.
Genetically Japanese Bantam chicks have a slim chance of meeting breed standards. One
fourth of them die in the egg. Another fourth have legs too long for breed standards.
Japanese Bantams have a broad build and with the short legs tend to waddle like
ducks.
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Japanese Bantam Upkeep
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Keep your Bantums clean. Only let them outside in warm, dry weather. Their short
legs keeps them close to the soil. Wet soil will end up mud in their feathers.
Caged Japanese Bantam should have clean bedding at all times especially for show
birds. Make sure the coop remains warm, dry, and well ventilated. Feed your Bantum
food sized to their stature. Food too large for the Japanese Bantam ends up on the
ground where it spoils, stinks, and attracts vermin. Remember that Japanese Bantum
like all other chickens need a place to roost. The roost protects the Japanese
Bantam from dirt, mites, lice, and bent feathers.
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Japanese Bantam History
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Japanese Bantam have lived in Japan for at least 350 years. Breed historians
believe that the Bantam originally came from Malaysia and Java. In many parts
of the world they go by the name “Chabo” which comes from a similar term in
Java and means “dwarf.” Historians believe that Dutch spice traders carried
Chabo from Southeast Asia to Japan as gifts to the Japanese. The breed caught
on in Japan and flourished. The American Poultry Association (ABA) admitted the
Japanese Bantam in 1914 and lists them as one of the top ten most popular
breeds in the world.
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Japanese Bantam Pictures
Japanese Bantam Videos
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