Raising Bantam Chickens and Expanding Our Farm: A Day in Dexter’s World

Hi guys! It’s a beautiful day once again, and welcome back to Dexter’s World Channel! 🌞 Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of Bantam chickens, sharing their unique traits, and giving you a sneak peek into the exciting developments happening on our farm.

Meet the Bantam Chickens: Small but Mighty!

Take a look at these energetic little creatures! These are our Bantam chickens, known for their small size and fearless nature. Despite their tiny stature, these roosters are incredibly brave and will fight each other if given the chance to get too close. Among them is the smallest Bantam rooster I have, and it’s amazing to see their unique personalities shine.

You might notice the variety of eggs in the background – I’ve collected around two dozen Bantam eggs, along with some eggs from our native chickens. Today, we’re going to harvest even more Bantam eggs. My plan is to have them incubated by our native hens because Bantam chickens can only incubate two or three eggs at a time. However, native hens can handle up to 20 Bantam eggs, making them ideal for increasing our Bantam population quickly and efficiently.

The Natural Way to Incubate Bantam Eggs

Now, let me show you the size of these Bantam chicken eggs. We have a mix of colors – some are white, and others are brown. I’m not entirely sure why the color differs, but it’s fascinating to observe.

Instead of using an artificial incubator, we’re sticking to natural methods by using the native hens to incubate these Bantam eggs. These hens can incubate over 20 Bantam eggs, which is a great way to multiply this smallest breed of chickens. I’m excited to see how many chicks we can hatch using this traditional method!

Why Bantam Chickens Are Special

Bantam chickens are not your ordinary chickens – they’re ornamental birds, bred for their unique appearance and temperament rather than meat production. They’re smaller in size but full of personality. Watching them is truly entertaining; their colorful feathers and elegant demeanor bring joy to anyone who loves chicken farming.

I often relate to Bantam chickens because, like them, I am small but proud. Standing at 5’2” – the average height of a Filipino – I’ve never felt insecure about my height. Just like the Bantams, I am unique and created by God, and I embrace who I am with pride.

Replacing Native Eggs with Bantam Eggs

Let’s get down to business! We’ll replace the native chicken eggs with the Bantam eggs. I hope our native hen forgives me for this swap, but I believe she agrees with the plan! We have about 20 Bantam eggs ready to be incubated, which is perfect for our native hen to handle.

This method allows us to maximize the incubation capacity, ensuring a higher hatch rate for our Bantam chickens.

Big Chickens and Ducks: A Perfect Harmony

While we adore our tiny Bantam chickens, we also have some large breeds like the Shamo Tanaka chickens. These birds are incredibly resilient, rarely falling sick, and they get along well with our ducks. It’s beautiful to see them coexisting peacefully in the same space, each adding value to our farm.

Our ducks are also a reliable source of fresh eggs. Every morning, they provide us with delicious eggs, perfect for breakfast. And if you ever crave duck meat, we have it too!

Dreams of a Floating Coffee Shop

We’re getting closer to achieving our dream of opening a farm-based café with a floating coffee shop! Imagine enjoying a freshly brewed coffee with our native delicacies like native chicken and duck dishes while overlooking the serene surroundings of our farm. We aim to create a space that mimics the natural habitat of our pets, allowing them to roam freely and return whenever they want.

Updates on Victor and Veronica

Our peacocks, Victor and Veronica, have settled well into their new space. They recently laid eggs, but unfortunately, a heavy downpour soaked them, ruining the eggs. This was my mistake, as I failed to anticipate the rain. To prevent this from happening again, I’ve decided to cage them temporarily and use an incubator for their future eggs.

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These are just some of the updates from our farm today. We have so many plans in the works, from breeding Bantam chickens to expanding our duck and chicken populations. If you’re interested in farming, raising chickens, or simply love watching farm life unfold, please follow us on this journey!

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