Silver Duckwing Old English Bantam

Old English bantams were developed in England many years ago presumably from the common crossbred bantams of the countryside. Silver Duckwing Old English bantam chicks have a dark brown band that reaches from the top of the head to the tail, bordered on each side by two narrow, light silver or white stripes, giving a chipmunk like effect. The face chest, abdomen and wing tips are silver or white. They have single combs and clean, white legs and feet. Adult males have white head, back, hackle and saddle plumage. The breast, neck, body, lower thigh and main tail are black. The wing coverts are blue-black forming a wing bar when folded. The adult female has a silvery gray head and salmon front of neck. The hackle is silvery gray with black striping. The back, tail coverts, wing shoulders, fronts, bows and coverts are silvery gray stippled with ashy gray.

Silver Duckwing Old English Bantam Appearance

• Size & Build: Silver Duckwing Old English Bantams are compact and upright, with hens weighing approximately 22 oz (624 g) and roosters around 24 oz (680 g). They possess a slender, graceful frame that exudes confidence.

• Plumage: Males showcase a brilliant contrast of silvery-white feathers on the head, hackles, and saddle, accented by black wings, tail, and body. Their plumage often exhibits an iridescent green sheen in sunlight. Females are similarly elegant, with soft silver-gray heads and salmon-toned necks, complemented by black-striped hackles and delicately speckled backs and wings.

• Comb & Legs: They feature a single comb and clean, white legs and feet.

Temperament

• Disposition: These bantams are active, alert, and exhibit a confident demeanor. Roosters may display territorial behavior, especially during the breeding season.

• Social Behavior: While generally friendly, they can be more energetic and active compared to other bantam breeds. Roosters may become territorial and protective.

Egg Production

• Egg Characteristics: Silver Duckwing Old English Bantams lay small, cream to pearly white eggs, averaging about 100–120 per year.

• Broodiness: They are known to be setters, exhibiting strong maternal instincts and making excellent brooders