Some of the first chickens I owned were Belgian d'Uccle bantams. I had a male Mille Fleur and a female White. They were two of the sweetest chickens we ever owned. Both of them were of good quality, and the male was particularly beautiful, and with every molt his feathers came back more and more brilliant. The female took a long time to come into lay, but I think this was because she had coccidiosis when she was young. However, when she finally started laying, she laid fairly consistently, and it was always so adorable to see her tiny egg laid in the same clutch as those of the larger birds in the flock. Both of them could fly extremely well. They were very tame when handled and sometimes sought out our companionship.
Unfortunately, our hen was taken (presumably by a fox) without a trace, and our cock died while in the care of an irresponsible poultry keeper who was watching the birds while my family and I were moving. However, I will always cherish the memory of "Bilbo" and "Edwina."
If you have kids, these birds are the choice for you.
Unfortunately, our hen was taken (presumably by a fox) without a trace, and our cock died while in the care of an irresponsible poultry keeper who was watching the birds while my family and I were moving. However, I will always cherish the memory of "Bilbo" and "Edwina."
If you have kids, these birds are the choice for you.