I have a trio of bantam Phoenix and they are wonderful. They are very friendly and love to be picked up, they are not too noisey and the roosters do protect their hens. They do get picked on but make up for that by just flying up into a tree if attacked. Rooster are more that capable at protecting hens and my rooster is boss over my LF welsummer rooster. They don't lay much but are good broodies. They don't need much space but need very high perches because of the roosters long tails. I love them to bits and they are such characters. They need to be kept in a clear run with no mud. Mine are kept in a stable but a horse trailer with chicken wire over the top doors would do. They don't do well with rain as the tails get clogged up.
I would recommend them to anyone that wants a cute pet but are not afraid of the challenge of keeping them out of mud.
I would recommend them to anyone that wants a cute pet but are not afraid of the challenge of keeping them out of mud.