Popularity of bantams

[Birdcrazy]

Mike, It seems like the demand for bantams has waned the last few years. It seems like everyone wants LF. This is not only for Ameraucanas, but other breeds also. Maybe this is just a phase we are going through and will turn around down the road.

[John]

It seems like everyone wants LF.

Not to get off the topic too far, but I think part of the reason for increased demand for LF is that with the increase of backyard flocks, overall, more folks are wanting standard breed chickens even though they don't plan to show.  Education and promote are key. 

[Beth C]

Given the cost of feed, you'd think bantams would be gaining popularity! Anyone want to trade a flock of ravenous LF for some bantams??

[DeWayne Edgin]

Maybe it is the size of large fowl eggs. Most people want the bigger eggs for eating. I never had any bantams before and i just like the bigger birds better, but each to his or her own.

[Russ]

Given the cost of feed, you'd think bantams would be gaining popularity! Anyone want to trade a flock of ravenous LF for some bantams??

Amen to that  made the decision to eliminate all the other breeds (L.F. Buff Brahma and Blue Jersey Giants) here. Due to the feed bill and needed room to be able to raise the number of chicks I wanted. Want to talk about ravenous, feed 12+ Brahma and 12+ Giants  (not to mention the chicks) strictly Ameraucana now lol with 3 of the varieties being Bantams