Black Azteca (Micro Bantam)

True micro bantam: adult hens and roosters weigh under 1 lb!

• Classic jet-black, glossy plumage with possible green iridescence

• Exceptionally friendly, gentle, and easy to handle—great for families and children

• Lays ultra-tiny cream or white eggs (1–2 per week); eggs are novelty and collectible

• Ideal for small spaces, urban backyards, and decorative aviary settings

• Social and lively—loves perching, foraging, and being part of a group

• Highly resilient for their size; easy keepers with simple care needs

• Not bred for meat or high egg production—prized as pets and show birds

• Rare heritage line, descended from ornamental and game bantam crosses

Black Azteca (Micro Bantam) – Extended Description:

The Black Azteca is a rare, specialty micro bantam chicken, captivating poultry enthusiasts with its sleek, shimmering black feathers and ultra-compact form. Adults barely reach a pound, and their beautifully proportioned bodies sport rich, glossy plumage often finished with a subtle green sheen in sunlight—a classic elegant blackbird look in miniature.

Personality & Best Uses:
Black Azteca bantams are exceptionally personable and gentle, making them perfect for children, families, apartment dwellers, or anyone who desires chickens but lacks space for standards. Outgoing and social, these bantams thrive in groups and will enjoy interacting with people—often perching on shoulders or following you in the yard. Their gentle nature and minimal size mean they pose no threat to gardens and are easy to contain with the lowest of fences.

Egg Production & Broodiness:
Expect 1–2 of the smallest cream or white eggs per week from hens—azteca eggs are slightly larger than Serama eggs but smaller than traditional bantam eggs, typically used for novelty or educational purposes. Hens may brood and are caring mothers, but due to their petite size, they only cover a few eggs at a time.

Care Requirements:
Micro bantams like the Azteca are extremely low maintenance—requiring very little feed, minimal coop space (even a decorative aviary will do), and basic heat in cold climates. Their upright posture, energetic movements, and curiosity make them highly enjoyable to observe, while their calm disposition means they can be handled daily.

Origin & Heritage:
Developed from a blend of tiny ornamental and bantam game breeds, the Azteca’s roots stretch to the creative breeders of Central and South America, intent on creating hardy, friendly, and visually stunning micro chickens.

Fun Fact:
Due to their diminutive size, Black Azteca bantams are often featured at poultry shows for “cutest” or “smallest” chicken—and three Azteca eggs fit in a single standard shell!

If you want the world’s cutest chicken with a big personality and space-saving stature, the Black Azteca will delight both adults and children alike. Now available from Posh Poultry Palace—bring home a “tiny treasure” for your flock!