They are really interesting... I have yet to see an egg from them yet, but they are starting to hit molt,which may be a factor...I will be trying to get a heat lamp for them for the winter,but I still have to work on that...right now,they are bunking with a trio of Sicilian buttercup banties,a...
Here is my rooster,Speck. All of my Ancona bantams are at least 4 years old...based on Speck's spurs,and the hens' attitude and other age-defining features.
Do the wing bands have to be poked through the web on the wing? Because im not really comfortable with those types of bands...I had a broiler that had one of those,and it didn't look too comfortable on her,though she never really showed any signs of pain from it...I just don't really like doing...
Yeah,I think I may have,but when I first got them,they had either metal bands on,small plastic colored zip ties for bands,or they had both,along with that they were walking funny...they still walk a little weird,but I have had them for almost a week now...I cut the bands off the second day I had...
Thank you,and also,I was just going to put a plastic,numbered leg band on each bird,and I was going to work with line breeding until I can find another place that sells them in small quantities,because I am looking to start a small hatchery next year,and my Ancona Bantams will be one of at least...
Does anyone have any tips for breeding and housing SC Ancona Bantams in New York? I just got a trio and this is my first time ever even having Ancona's...though I immediately got very attached to them...