Pekin Bantams

Belinda · « **on:** March 20, 2008, 22:33 »

It has been recomended that I get Pekin Bantams as I have a small space and I am not too concerned about the amount of eggs. Are these the best Bantams to get I would be grateful for any advice.

babe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:39 »

Hi Belinda,

we all have our favourites. i would suggest having a good look around at all the different breeds, (you'll be surprised how many there is) and go for the one that you fall in love with.

there's a really good book by Chris Graham, called Choosing and keeping chickens.

it has a huge section about all the different breeds, lots of colourful pictures and details on personalities and everything.

alot of breeds have bantam versions, so you have a lot to choose from even if you have limited space.

Jellyhead · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:44 »

How very well restrained of you Babe :shock: lots of good advice, yes, but a little P word missing :shock: :?

babe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:49 »

Quote from: "Jellyhead"

How very well restrained of you Babe :shock: lots of good advice, yes, but a little P word missing :shock: :?

what?? this one jelly

POLANDS

are the bestest chickens in the world

milliebecks · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:49 »

Pekin -yeah?

They are fab and an excellent choice if you have a small space you don't want trashed

Jellyhead · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2008, 09:18 »

Thats more like it Babe

Lovely piccies Milliebecks

Belinda · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:09 »

Thanks everyone lovely pictures Millebecks I love the Buff one on the floor.

Thanks for the advice funny enough I got that book from the library yesterday Babe so I shall be having a good read.

Jellyhead · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2008, 14:31 »

I have quite a few pekins and they make lovely mummies, dear little Martha is going to be mummy to some ducklings soon:shock: she went broody and sat on the duck eggies, my friend wants ducklings so I have let Martha sit. All my little Pekins are so friendly and sweet

Belinda · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2008, 15:29 »

They sound really sweet I think they would suit me well as I have three children. Even though my youngest is 11 it would be nice to have such friendly hens.

Midwife · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2008, 16:48 »

I have Pekins. They really are very friendly and tame. They don't trash the garden and even though their eggs are small they are very tasty.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2008, 17:33 »

You don't need much space Belinda. My garden is very small

Belinda · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2008, 17:42 »

My OH just got to build the house and run now if it ever stops raining.Hopefully he will get it done in the next couple of months can't wait

Foxy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2008, 19:19 »

Pekins are so sweet and easy to tame. Love your photos Milliebecks!

A friend has loads of them them wandering around the garden like giant fluffballs chattering to themselves!

violet · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2008, 08:48 »

Ok...... so why has my Pekin (had her for just over one week) not read the book that says they do not trash the garden?

? she is like a mechanical or should I say maniacl digger!!!!! I think the black rocks are leading her astray??? :roll:

milliebecks · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:37 »

Are you sure she's not just taking the blame. Black Rocks can be very devious

And pekins are such sweet, innocent, little things

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