Comments on: Breed focus: A peek at Pekin bantams

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:35:39 +0000

Two weeks ago i acquired four, nine month old hens, a Columbian pekin, two new Hampshire reds and a cuckoo waran.
I’m worried because they seem to have worked out the pecking order and settled in nicely, but the Pekin is constantly pecking at the others, and in checking them over, I’ve noticed bald patches on the other three, but no feathers lying around. Is she pecking them and eating their feathers? What can i do to stop her picking on the other three?

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:25:23 +0000

Like any animals chickens can form close knit bonds so it is possible that the ones left behind could be a bit emotional for a while. As long as they are not alone though they will perk up in a few days.

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:14:19 +0000

I’ve had two pekin bantams for 8yrs. Sadly one passed away today. I’m just wondering if this can emotionally effect the other?
They’ve both been excellent pets for my 3 children and they are very upset tonight
We do have other hens so the pekin isn’t alone

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:37:47 +0000

It is true that some of the pictures in this article aren’t fantastic. I don’t always have exactly what I need in my archive so have to rely on images supplied but as far as I am aware all birds shown are pure Pekins. If you have pictures of birds that are closer, clearer or define the standard more closely I would be more than happy to publish them with credit to the photographer.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:39:41 +0000

Afraid i have to disagree with you there. A Pekin dosent have to be of show quality to resemble the written description. There are far to many feather legged cross breeds being passed off as Pekins as is healthy for the breed in general. Its gives people a false impression to what the breed should look like and perpetuates the problem.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:51:54 +0000

Hi, I hope you find the answer helpful. Just to clarify this is not a forum as such so it can take a little longer for questions to be answered sometimes. If you have a question that is urgent I am happy for you to email me at the contact address.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:49:28 +0000

Generally Pekins are only prone to the same problems that might affect other breeds. As they have feathered feet they may get dirty and clogged with mud and the feathers may also hide foot problems like scaley leg mite so you should check them regularly. According to the standard males should be up to 680g and a female 570g. Hope this helps.

By: James

James — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 08:04:50 +0000

Other fault takes to long to answer people questions

By: James

James — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 18:37:03 +0000

Does not state clear information about any minus they may also have like proned to any other diseases and what a good healthy bird should weigh

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:56:33 +0000

Glad you enjoyed the article Anne. Many of the birds featured are pet bird and not necessarily show quality. If you – or other readers – have more pictures of this popular breed we would love to see them.