At about a third the size of an average chicken, Bantam chickens have sometimes caused people to question if Bantams are real chickens. Don Schrider shares the history of Bantams and says they are indeed real chickens.
Source: Backyard Poultry, August 31, 2021. Link. Bantams are about a third the size of large fowl, eat much less, need smaller pens, and more of them can be easily transported due to the small size of the carrying cages needed. They cost the same amount of money to enter at shows and sell for about the same prices for quality. So, all in all, Bantams have a lot to offer as a hobby animal.