Last Updated: November 8, 2023

A close up of a Japanese bantam in a show cage.

Japanese bantam image and video gallery

Images of Japanese bantams:

Japanese bantams are marvels of miniaturisation with their compact bodies and short legs.

A black tailed white Japanese hen

a frizzle feathered Japanese bantam cockerel

A black Japanese hen showing the short legs and low wings

A Japanese bantam chick

A Silkie feathered Japanese bantam

A black tailed buff Japanese bantam.

Comparison of Japanese bantam leg length — Comparison of Japanese bantam leg length in chicks.

Japanese bantam hen from standards of perfection

The distinctive U shaped back of the Japanese bantam

Showing the wing position in the Japanese bantam — Showing the wing position in the Japanese bantam.

the comb of the Japanese bantam — The comb of the Japanese bantam in close up.

black tailed Japanese bantam from standards of perfection — Black tailed Japanese bantam from standards of perfection.

Video of Japanese bantams:

Below: A wheaten Japanese bantam hen on show.

Below: A Japanese bantam hen at a poultry show.

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