bantam

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His bantam squads were among the best in the country and seven of his players were invited to USA Hockey’s prestigious National Team Development Program Evaluation Camps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

Murphy, who coached Oshie at the squirt, pewee and bantam levels, remains close with Oshie.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

A bantam alpha, gut sucked into his chest, shoulders padded out like a linebacker, hair center-parted and pomaded back; the little creep who makes nothing but takes a fee on it anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2020

“Sue Griegson hasn’t got any bantam whites, and never has. Do you still want her phone number, or can I help you find the true owner?”

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones