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Nankin Chickens

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History

The Nankin is a true Bantam and is about the same size as a Sebright. According to H Easom Smith, they were probably used in the development of the Sebrights, showing that the breed has been around for a very long time. There is a lot of speculation as to where they came from but they were most likely to have been introduced to Britain from India.

Behaviour

The Nankin is a hardy bird that is slow to mature. They lay a tiny creamy white egg. The hens make excellent brooders and protective mothers. Nankins are able to tolerate being kept in confinement. Some are fliers, some are friendly. The cocks tend to be aggressive.

Varieties

The body of a Nankin is a buff colour with black main tail feathers. The comb can be either single or rose. The legs are blue or white in colour. The Nankin is the same as the Sebright in type and the New Hampshire in colour.

Status

Endangered

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Latest Reviews For Nankins (3 of 4)

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  • 4 Star: 1 (1)
  • 3 Star: 0 (0)
  • 2 Star: 0 (0)
  • 1 Star: 1 (1)
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           Nankins - rare breed - lovely bantam

- An Omleteer, 20 February 2010

These are very rewarding bantams to have and are very pretty. Sweet natured, tame and easy to look after. Highly recommend.

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           Just Brilliant Birds

- An Omleteer, 02 September 2009

Nankins are probably the best breed of chicken for friendliness and just being small lovely bantams. They are great birds and don't do damage to your garden or try a Great Escape re-enactment! If you want a small friendly bird that will lay and sit eggs and are lovely to look at Nankins are your birds!

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           WOW..........................

- An Omleteer, 21 July 2009

I've got a pair of gold nankins an they are so friendly. after about a minute of sitting on your hand they fall asleep. They onlylay a few eggs but what do you expect from a small bird? They look beautiful and are the most friendlyist breed i'e kept. Only problem is they are so friendly that the other bigger breeds we have sometimes beat them up because they arn't too fond of running around with the others near them.

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           Rubbish

- An Omleteer, 11 April 2009

I had these chickens not long ago, but i had to get rid of them because they were so bad they made a mess, there were no eggs, and they were always flying at me and attacking me.

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