Description: The Japanese Bantam, as it’s known in most of the English-speaking world, is an ancient breed dating back to at least the 1600s and has long been admired for its beauty. Originating in south China in what we now know as Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. In much of Asia the Japanese bantam is known as the Chabo and in Spanish-speaking countries is also known as the Nagasaki. This ornamental bantam breed is recognizable by its exaggerated head and comb, prominent eye, short back, and long tail which all appear even more pronounced as a result of the breed’s short leg. The Black Tailed White Japanese is the iconic color in the breed, though several other color varieties are recognized.
I am working with what I consider to be some of the finest Japanese bantam genetics in the US thanks to two top breeders who have dedicated much of their lives to this breed, and I have them in an array of colors and in quality that would be hard to find just about anywhere. I am selecting these birds for short, wide body, prominent head features, short leg, and feather quality and am offering select birds for sale.
Today I am offering trios that correspond to the photos - you will be receiving the actual birds shown:
Trio #1: Golden Duckwing cockerel x Black Breasted Red pullets. This is a trio for the true collector. Ultra-rare colors with excellent Japanese type. This mating should produce both Golden Duckwing and Black Breasted Red offspring.
Trio #2: Gray young trio. This color has been very in demand and this is the last trio i will have available for this year.
As there is only one of each trio listed, when the trio is sold it will show as sold out on the website. I will continue to add trios as I have time to take photos.
Pricing: Japanese Bantams that meet my selection criteria for adherence to breed standard start at $500 per trio. Shipping and box for Japanese Bantam trios runs $260 in the lower 48 states. The total cost of a pair with shipping is $760.
Recognition: The ABA recognizes Japanese Bantams in the following color varieties for exhibition: Barred, Black, Black Breasted Red, Black Tailed Buff, Black Tailed Red, Black Tailed White, Blue, Blue Tailed White, Brown Red, Buff, Gray, Mottled, Self-Blue, Silver Duckwing, Silver Laced, Wheaten, White, and White Bearded. The APA recognizes Japanese Bantams in Barred, Black, Black Tailed Buff, Black Tailed White, Brown Red, Gray, Mottled, Wheaten, & White.
Shipping season: Japanese Bantams generally ship the end of October through the end of May, depending on availability. Pick up at the farm by the buyer or their trusted courier can be arranged year-round.
