Description

Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment

Product Overview

Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment is a special straight-run assortment made from some of our best breeding pens of pure color varieties of Old English Bantams. This assortment is designed for customers who want high-quality Old English Bantams from exhibition-type parent stock and enjoy the surprise of receiving multiple possible color varieties.

The parent stock for this assortment comes from exhibition stock from some of the top breeders in the United States. Because this is a surprise assortment, customers do not choose the color varieties included. Cackle Hatchery® will provide the best assortment available at the time of shipment.

This special includes at least two Old English Game Bantam varieties from the following possible colors:

Brassy Back
Brown Red
Crele
Ginger Red
Spangled
Wheaten
Self Blue

This assortment is sold straight run only.

Appearance and Breed Characteristics

Old English Bantams are small, active, and alert bantams known for their classic game bird appearance. They have compact bodies, upright posture, tight feathering, and a confident look that makes them popular with exhibition poultry enthusiasts.

Since this is a surprise assortment, feather color and pattern will vary depending on which varieties are included. Possible varieties may include the rich contrast of Brassy Back, the dark tones of Brown Red, the patterned look of Crele, the warm coloring of Ginger Red, the eye-catching markings of Spangled, the soft tones of Wheaten, or the pale blue-gray appearance of Self Blue.

Because these chicks come from show-class breeding pens, the assortment is best suited for customers who appreciate Old English Bantam type, color variety, and exhibition potential.

Straight Run Assortment Details

This assortment is sold as a straight-run assortment, which means chicks are not sexed and may include both males and females.

This is also a hatchery-choice assortment. Cackle Hatchery® does not tell customers which color, type, or breed was sent with this package. Cackle Hatchery® also does not keep records of which varieties are included in each order.

Customers should choose this assortment only if they are comfortable receiving a surprise mix of Old English Bantam color varieties.

Care and Starting Requirements

This assortment needs special care and attention. Old English Bantam chicks are smaller than many general bantam chicks. Because of their small size, they can dehydrate more quickly during delivery and may be more fragile and harder to start.

For best results, these chicks should be placed in their own small brooder instead of being mixed with larger chicks. Extra attention during the first few days can make a major difference.

Recommended starting care includes:

A small, warm brooder prepared before arrival
A quail waterer or very shallow chick waterer
Clean, dry bedding
Fresh water available immediately
Finely ground chick starter feed
Close monitoring during the first few days
Protection from drafts
Enough warmth without overheating
Separation from larger chicks

For the first couple of weeks, customers may want to put chick starter feed in a blender to make it easier for these small bantam chicks to eat.

Marek’s Vaccination

The price of this special includes Marek’s disease vaccination.

This makes the assortment easier for customers who want vaccinated chicks without adding Marek’s vaccination separately to this specific order.

Free Shipping Note

Free shipping applies only to this special. If any other items are added to the order, shipping will be added to those items.

Customers should review their cart carefully before checkout so they understand what qualifies for free shipping and what may have added shipping costs.

Exhibition and Breed Use

Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment is best positioned as an ornamental and exhibition-type bantam assortment. These chicks are not intended for egg or meat production. Instead, they are valued for their small size, classic Old English Game Bantam type, color variety, and show-class breeding background.

This assortment is a good fit for customers who want:

A surprise assortment of Old English Bantams
Show-class breeding background
Straight-run bantam chicks
At least two Old English Bantam color varieties
Small ornamental chickens
Exhibition-type bantams
A colorful hobby flock
A special Old English Bantam project

Because these chicks are small and more delicate, this assortment is best for customers who are ready to provide extra care during delivery recovery and early brooding.

Related Resources

Customers interested in this assortment may also like individual Old English Bantam varieties and related Cackle Hatchery® bantam options:

Old English Bantam Surplus Special
Spangled Old English Bantam
Self Blue Old English Bantam
Crele Old English Bantam
Wheaten Old English Bantam
Bantam Chickens for Sale
Baby Chicks for Sale

Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment FAQs

What is Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment?
It is a straight-run surprise assortment of Old English Bantam chicks from some of Cackle Hatchery’s best breeding pens of pure color varieties.

What does S/R mean?
S/R means straight run. Chicks are not sexed and may include both males and females.

Can I choose the color varieties in this assortment?
No. This is a surprise assortment. Cackle Hatchery® chooses the best assortment available at the time of shipment.

How many Old English Bantam varieties are included?
The assortment includes at least two possible Old English Game Bantam varieties.

What varieties may be included?
Possible varieties include Brassy Back, Brown Red, Crele, Ginger Red, Spangled, Wheaten, or Self Blue.

Will Cackle Hatchery® tell me which varieties were sent?
No. Cackle Hatchery® does not tell customers which color, type, or variety was sent with this package.

Does Cackle Hatchery® keep records of which varieties are sent?
No. Cackle Hatchery® does not keep records of what varieties are included in each order.

Are these chicks good for beginners?
They can be challenging for beginners because they are small, more fragile, and can dehydrate faster during delivery. Customers should be ready to provide extra brooder care.

Do these chicks need a special brooder?
Yes. They should be started in their own small brooder with careful temperature control and easy access to feed and water.

Why is a quail waterer recommended?
A quail waterer or shallow waterer is easier and safer for very small bantam chicks to use.

Should I grind the chick starter feed?
For the first couple of weeks, blending chick starter feed can make it easier for these small chicks to eat.

Does the price include Marek’s vaccination?
Yes. The price of this special includes Marek’s disease vaccination.

Does this special include free shipping?
Yes. Free shipping applies only to this special. Any other items ordered will have shipping added.

Are these good exhibition birds?
This assortment comes from show-class Old English Bantam breeding pens and is intended for customers who appreciate exhibition-type bantams.

Are these good egg layers?
No. Old English Bantams are primarily ornamental and exhibition birds, not production egg layers.