Polish Bantam or Standard....how do I tell???

[SandyNest]

I am trying to fill out show papers for my daughter and didn't realize that they would have separate classes for standard and bantams (our first poultry show). She has 2 polish hens that she will be showing and both of them are 3 pounds or a little less. The only info I can find is that standard polish hens are about 4 1/2 pounds.

I'm leaning toward bantams, but in my head the birds are bigger than most bantams I would think of (like silkies or japanese), but smaller than standards that I know.

Any help out there?? They're such a different shape than my regular layers, I just can't be sure.

Thanks!!

 

[Cuban Longtails]

You would need to weigh it and compare with the breed standard for both large fowl and bantam polish to see which it was closest to.

 

[Chris09]

I would say that they were Standard size..

Standard Weight Cockerel 5lbs Pullet 4lbs Rooster 6lbs Hen 4.5lbs

Bantams Weight Cockerel 26oz. Pullet 24oz. Rooster 30oz. Hen 26oz...

Chris

 

[SandyNest]

Oh! Thank you so much for the information!! I've been surfing the web, but haven't had tons of luck on bantam weights and such.

Your information has been very helpful.

I thought my daughter would just enjoying having the birds to work with, but she has been enjoying them so much more than I expected. We sort of have a mixed bunch and if she decides she really enjoys showing, we may have to get a little more serious about the breeds we have and how well they fit the breed standards.

Thanks again!!