Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bantam Chickens

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021

1. Bantam Chickens Marker

Inscription.
Bantam chickens — or "banties" as they are affectionately called — are a naturally occurring small breed of chicken. Known for their ability to brood or hatch eggs, banties were long kept on English game farms for just this skill. Unlike other poultry, banties have a tendency to flock together at all times — a survival technique they developed to protect against predators. Many breeders consider banties an ornamental breed. But their meat and eggs, while smaller than those of traditional chickens, are actually quite tasty.

Today, banties are a popular "urban" breed of chicken since they require less space than other breeds as well as less food. Children also tend to enjoy raising banties because of their multicolored eggs and feathers, their small size and the bird's calm demeanor.

Erected by Carroll County Farm Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.

Location. 39° 33.489′ N, 76° 59.785′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is on Farm Museum Road, 0.2 miles south of South Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Center St, Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. Turkeys (here, next to this marker); Chickens (a few steps from this marker); Katahdin Sheep (within shouting distance of this marker); Pygmy Goats (within shouting distance of this marker); In Colonial America… (within shouting distance of this marker); Planting / Fertilizing (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Equipment (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Farm Equipment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021

2. Bantam Chickens Exhibit

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.