Dutch Bantam

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dutch Bantam
FAO (2007): endangered[1]: 84 
Other namesDutch: Hollandse Kriel
Country of originthe Netherlands
Standard
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    500–550 grams[2]
  • Female:
    400–450 grams[2]
Skin colorwhite
Egg colorwhite[2]
Comb typesingle with 5 points
Classification
ABAsingle comb clean legged[3]
EEyes[4]
PCGBtrue bantam[5]
  • Gallus gallus domesticus

    • The Dutch Bantam (

    true bantam, a naturally small bird with no related large fowl from which it was miniaturized.[8]: 136  It is kept mainly for exhibition, and has been bred in many color varieties; it is a good layer of small eggs.[9]
    : 45 

    History

    Diminutive chickens of similar coloration to today's Dutch Bantams have been seen in the Netherlands for hundreds of years, but the exact origin of the breed is unclear. It is likely that the ancestors of the Dutch Bantam were Southeast Asian bantams brought back by sailors from the

    breeders' association, the Hollandse Krielenfokkers Club, was formed in 1946.[13]

    The Dutch Bantam was first exported to the United States in the 1950s.

    Standard of Perfection of the American Poultry Association in 1992 in two colors; four others were later added.[3] It reached the United Kingdom towards the end of the 1960s; the British Dutch Bantam Club was formed in 1982, and thirteen colors are standardized.[7]: 105  It is also reared in Germany[2] and in South Africa.[9]
    : 45 

    Characteristics

    Dutch Bantams

    Dutch Bantams are among the smallest breeds of

    true bantam. Cock birds should weigh no more than 550 grams, and hens 450 grams. Due to their light weight and relatively large wings, Dutch Bantams fly rather well. The original type of plumage for Dutch Bantams was a partridge pattern.[citation needed] Twenty-nine colour varieties are recognised by the Dutch association.[13] All varieties should have a comb with 5 points, white earlobes, slate blue legs, apart from certain varieties and white skin.[citation needed
    ]

    The breed is friendly in temperament, but somewhat flighty. Their small size and comb type makes them not especially cold hardy. Dutch Bantam hens make good mothers and will easily go broody. Uniquely for bantams, and especially ones popular in showing, Dutch Bantams lay well; they can produce 160 cream or white eggs in a year, though the size of the egg is much smaller than commercial layers.[citation needed] Due to their friendly character and egg laying ability, the breed is well suited to hobbyists and backyard keepers needing a bantam-sized bird.[9]: 45 

    References

    Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dutch Bantam.
    1. ISBN 9789251057629
      . Accessed January 2017.
    2. ^ a b c d Rassetafeln: Zwerghühner (in German). Bund Deutscher Rassegeflügelzüchter. Accessed October 2018.
    3. ^ a b APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties: As of January 1, 2012. American Poultry Association. Archived 4 November 2017.
    4. ^ Liste des races et variétés homologuée dans les pays EE (28.04.2013). Entente Européenne d’Aviculture et de Cuniculture. Archived 16 June 2013.
    5. ^ Breed Classification. Poultry Club of Great Britain. Archived 12 June 2018.
    6. ^ Chickens: True Bantam. Poultry Club of Great Britain. Archived 27 October 2018.
    7. ^
      ISBN 9781405156424
      .
    8. ^
      ISBN 9780793806010
      .
    9. ^ a b c Jeremy Hobson, Celia Lewis (2009). Choosing & Raising Chickens: The complete guide to breeds and welfare. London: David & Charles Publishing.
    10. ^
      ISBN 9781580176675
      .
    11. ^ Elly Vogelaar (February 2007). Chicken Run. Aviculture Europe 3 (1): section 5.
    12. ^ Hollandse Kriel (in Dutch). Hollandse Krielenfokkers Club. Accessed May 2018.
    13. ^ a b Home (in Dutch). Hollandse Krielenfokkers Club. Accessed May 2018.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dutch_Bantam&oldid=1144432051"