nankin bantams for sale

nankin bantams for sale

The Nankin is a true bantam, with no larger counterpart. This attractive, sprightly bird typically weighs 600–700 g and stands about 15–20 cm tall. Once widely kept, it is now considered rare, in part because it comes in only a single color—rich buff—whose name is thought to derive from the Chinese nankeen cloth. Nankins are hardy and easy to maintain, and with proper handling they become notably trusting of their keeper.

Hens lay roughly 150 tinted eggs per year, though production tends to slow or halt during winter. The breed is non-aggressive and adapts well to an existing bantam flock or to smaller garden spaces. For those interested in adding Nankins to their collection, these birds are available through our website at gamefowlsranch.com.