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Hamburg Bantam

Hamburg Bantam

Hamburg Bantams are a miniature version of the standard Hamburg chicken breed. Known for their active and lively nature, these bantams are a delight to watch in the backyard. They are recognized for their attractive appearances and excellent egg production capabilities despite their small size.

Habitat

Hamburg Bantams thrive in free-range environments where they can forage and roam. They can adapt to a variety of climates due to their hardy nature. These bantams prefer areas where they can have space to move around and explore.

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Characteristics

Size25-30 cm
Wing Span40-45 cm
Male Weight0.9 kg
Female Weight0.8 kg
Life Expectancy8 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 4/5

Useful to know

Hamburg Bantams are known for their strong foraging ability and prefer to roam freely, making them ideal for free-range environments. They are hardy birds that adapt well to various climates and are resistant to many common poultry diseases.

Behaviour

TemperamentActive and lively
Flightinesshigh
Foraging Abilityexcellent

Confinement Tolerance

Hamburg Bantams are best suited to environments where they can roam freely. They do not tolerate confinement well and prefer to have the space to act on their natural instincts to forage and explore.

Hamburg Bantam Chicken Breed – Origin, Traits & Facts | RoostScan