Bantam Chickens
Small chickens, big personalities. Explore detailed information about different breeds, their characteristics, care, breeding info, and more.
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Popular Breeds
Silkie Bantam
Ǎi jiǎo wū jī
The Silkie Bantam is one of the most distinctive and beloved chicken breeds in...
Cochin Bantam
Pekin Bantam
The Cochin Bantam, also widely known as the Pekin Bantam, is a delightful...
Barbu d'Uccle
Ukkelse Baardkriel
The Barbu d'Uccle is a charming Belgian true bantam, renowned for its...
Japanese Bantam
Chabo
The Japanese Bantam, famously known as the Chabo, is an ancient true bantam...
Ko-Shamo
Miniature Japanese Fighter
The Ko-Shamo is a striking Japanese bantam known for its upright, vertical...
Sebright Bantam
Sebright
The Sebright Bantam is a world-famous true bantam breed, renowned for its...
True Bantams
Breeds that exist only in bantam size (no large fowl counterpart).
Sebright Bantam
Sebright
The Sebright Bantam is a world-famous true bantam breed, renowned for its...
Silkie Bantam
Ǎi jiǎo wū jī
The Silkie Bantam is one of the most distinctive and beloved chicken breeds in...
Dutch Bantam
The Dutch Bantam is one of the smallest true bantam breeds, known for its...
Japanese Bantam
Chabo
The Japanese Bantam, famously known as the Chabo, is an ancient true bantam...
Barbu d'Uccle
Ukkelse Baardkriel
The Barbu d'Uccle is a charming Belgian true bantam, renowned for its...
Ohiki
Minohiki-chabo
The Ohiki is a rare and ancient Japanese true bantam, distinguished as the...
Game Bantams
Breeding from historic fighting fowl—bold, athletic breeds with game-like character.
Old English Game Bantam
OEGB
The Old English Game Bantam is a miniature marvel of tenacity and grace, prized...
Modern English Game Bantam
Modern Engelse Vechtkriel
The Modern English Game Bantam is the 'supermodel' of the poultry world, known...
Ko-Shamo
Miniature Japanese Fighter
The Ko-Shamo is a striking Japanese bantam known for its upright, vertical...
Indian Game Bantam
Cornish Bantam
The Indian Game Bantam, known in the US as the Cornish Bantam, is famously...
Asil Bantam
Aseel
The Asil Bantam is a captivating miniature game fowl breed, originating in...
Malay Bantam
Maleier
The Malay Bantam is an extraordinary exhibition bird, famous for its towering...
Feather Legged Bantams
Bantams with feathered feet, fluffy legs and toes that add charm and character.
Silkie Bantam
Ǎi jiǎo wū jī
The Silkie Bantam is one of the most distinctive and beloved chicken breeds in...
Cochin Bantam
Pekin Bantam
The Cochin Bantam, also widely known as the Pekin Bantam, is a delightful...
Barbu d'Uccle
Ukkelse Baardkriel
The Barbu d'Uccle is a charming Belgian true bantam, renowned for its...
Booted Bantam
Nederlandse Sabelpootkriel
The Booted Bantam, also known as the Nederlandse Sabelpootkriel, is an ancient...
Brahma Bantam
Brahma Kriel
The Brahma Bantam is a majestic and calm bantam breed, known for its stately...
Barbu de Grubbe
The Barbu de Grubbe is a rumpless (tailless) variant of the Barbu d'Anvers,...
Ornamental Bantams
Bred for beauty and exhibition. Stunning looks, distinctive features, and show-stopping presence.
Japanese Bantam
Chabo
The Japanese Bantam, famously known as the Chabo, is an ancient true bantam...
Yokohama Bantam
The Long-Tailed Ornamental Bantam
The Yokohama Bantam is an exquisite ornamental breed known for its pheasant-like...
Ohiki
Minohiki-chabo
The Ohiki is a rare and ancient Japanese true bantam, distinguished as the...
Sebright Bantam
Sebright
The Sebright Bantam is a world-famous true bantam breed, renowned for its...
Silkie Bantam
Ǎi jiǎo wū jī
The Silkie Bantam is one of the most distinctive and beloved chicken breeds in...
Barbu d'Uccle
Ukkelse Baardkriel
The Barbu d'Uccle is a charming Belgian true bantam, renowned for its...
Laying Bantams
Producing plenty of eggs—often mini versions of prolific large fowl layers. Reliable, consistent egg production in a compact size.
Leghorn Bantam
Livorno nana
The Leghorn Bantam is the high-performance athlete of the bantam world,...
Rhode Island Red Bantam
RIR
The Rhode Island Red Bantam is a miniaturized powerhouse, mirroring the...
Australorp Bantam
Aussies
The Australorp Bantam is a charming miniature of the popular Australian utility...
Hamburgh Bantam
Hamburger, Hollands Hoen Kriel
The Hamburgh Bantam is a remarkably elegant and graceful bird, often described...
Welsummer Bantam
Welsumer kriel
The Welsummer Bantam is a highly popular Dutch miniature breed, cherished for...
Barnevelder Bantam
Miniature Dutch Layer
The Barnevelder Bantam is a compact, deep-bodied miniature version of the famous...
Smallest Bantams
The tiniest bantams—pocket-sized chickens that fit in the palm of your hand. Maximum charm in minimal size.
Serama
Malaysian Serama
The Serama is the smallest chicken breed in the world, originating from...
Dutch Bantam
The Dutch Bantam is one of the smallest true bantam breeds, known for its...
Japanese Bantam
Chabo
The Japanese Bantam, famously known as the Chabo, is an ancient true bantam...
Rosecomb Bantam
Java Bantam
The Rosecomb Bantam is an aristocratic true bantam, characterized by its...
Eikenburger Bantam
Eikenburger Kriel
The Eikenburger Bantam is a rare and charming Dutch breed known for its compact...
Sebright Bantam
Sebright
The Sebright Bantam is a world-famous true bantam breed, renowned for its...
About Bantams
Bantam chickens are small versions of standard chicken breeds, prized for their compact size, ornamental beauty, and often friendly personalities. These miniature fowl have been bred for centuries, with some breeds dating back hundreds of years.
Whether you're looking for a breed that's perfect for small backyards, an excellent layer of small eggs, or simply a beautiful addition to your flock, bantam chickens offer incredible diversity and charm.
Our comprehensive breed database provides detailed information about each breed's characteristics, care requirements, history, and more. Explore our collection to find the perfect bantam breed for your needs.
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