bantam

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In March 2023, the bantam hen from Michigan was crowned the world's oldest living chicken by Guinness World Records.

From DOGO News • Sep. 19, 2023

My bantam, Emmylou, likes to lay her eggs in the yard where I can’t find them.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

What they want are players such as 15-year-old Paula Martínez, one of two girls in the bantam age group — and one 270 girls playing hockey nationwide, according to the federation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2022

“When I was playing bantam hockey, I wanted to be Clark Gillies — score and fight.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2022

“I’m the only one small enough to fit,” he said, swaggering around like a bantam rooster.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer