Terms Used

Bantams
Miniature chickens usually about one-fourth to one-fifth the weight of their large counterparts, where they exist. They appear to be exact miniatures, but are disproportionately larger in head, wings, tail and feather size than their weight would indicate. Little is known of their origin, but it is thought they may have originated.

The popularity of Bantams has increased tremendously. Bantams have many different types and unlimited assortment of colors and color patterns. Some are miniatures of large poultry whilst others are a type and color not seen in large chickens such as Sebrights and Rosecombs etc . . .

Type
Used to describe the overall look, shape and attitude etc . . . of the bird and often the phrase true to type covers indescribable differences only known by the breeder and 'poultry fancy' . . . if in doubt, as in dogs buy from the breeder.

Breeding Pair/Trio
Should be a male and the appropriate number of females. But beware, a pair can legally be two boys . . . so ask. Genuine mistakes should be rectified.

Pullet / Point of Lay
Female birds in their first season . . . a bird can be sold as point of lay from 12 weeks although they start to lay around 23 weeks. If in doubt . . . ask.

Feeding
Most birds are foragers and prefer a range of foods .It is worth changing the foods occasionally normally by adding bowls of alternatives rather than by abrupt change. They like the addition of household scraps and are particularly fond of salty items such as bacon rind . . . chickens need salt or turn cannabilistic to get it / waterfowl find salt poisonous in quantity.