Stunning little bantam chickens with glorious fan tails. They are short to the ground and make lovely back garden hens. They are very smart little hens and incredibly inquisitive, they make wonderful companion chickens and are well suited with almost any other bantam. They will tame in time and although not the cuddliest will be friendly and comfortable in your company. Perfect garden companions, they are friendly and smart little birds.
Chabo Bantams at a Glance
Suitable with most (see the guide)
Handle with care
Make Great Pets and Garden Buddies
100 Medium PA White Cream
Better In Pairs
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True Bantam
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Full Fan Tails
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Low Hanging Wing Tips
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4 Toes and Short Legs
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Featherless Feet
Bantam Chabo are such lovely little birds, they have very docile natures and make lovely pets when in the correct environment. Not suited with children as they need a delicate touch, they are happy living in a back garden set up. They are inquisitive and friendly, although a little flighty. They have drooping wings that will run along the ground so ensuring clean litter is very important. Japanese bantams are rewarding hens to keep as they are truly stunning and very tameable when in the right hands. They are cheeky and friendly and will like your company, it may take a little longer to gain their trust, but once used to you will enjoy being with you in the summer months in the garden. They love to perch so ensuring a good amount of enrichment in their aviary is essential for their wellbeing.
The Japanese Bantam or “Chabo” is a true bantam and very delicate, they are not suited to a large outside area and will need an aviary style set up with clean fresh litter added regularly to keep their wing tips in good condition. They are predominantly a show hen and although can be kept in a back garden set up will need a warm insulated indoor area to live in during the colder months. They make lovely garden hens but are not good for children, they are a chicken enthusiasts dream, easily tames when handled regularly and with care.
The Chabo or Japanese Bantam is said to have originated from China and first introduced to Japan in the 1600’s, they can first be seen depicted in traditional Japanese paintings form this era. They are very exotic to the U.K. and quite rare, although they can manage in our cool climate they will need a warm secure indoor area to live in during the winter months, this may even need to be heated if the temperature drops too much. They are a true bantam meaning there are no large breed counterparts, they are quite unique and wonderful as an exhibition bird for the chicken enthusiast.