Boybeck Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Someone's recommended to me that I get three pekin bantams for my eglu when it arrives later this week. Does anyone have them and what are your thoughts about them. I have never kept chickens before. Because they're smaller I feel more comfortable about having three in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I love mine. They are cheeky, friendly, nowty, bossy but most of all unique. I had some problems wth some young ones that I had but we have identified this as a problem with info from the breeder more than the birds. Mine are lavender, gold partridge and black/gold columbian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 They look so colourful. I'm really tempted. Just need to find a breeder in Hampshire, I live near Southamnpton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 They also make themselves at home given half an opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Actually, looking at the two photos, I think that all that hen does is eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 haha she is making herself at home. What are the egg sizes like? can you still make use of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 What gorgeous girls janty the one in the kitchen made me , i would love some bantams but not enough room ( will be moving in the next year so will get some then ) until then my neighbours are looking at getting some so will have to be content staring over the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 haha she is making herself at home. What are the egg sizes like? can you still make use of them? Delicious eggs. We have them poached for breakfasts, dry fried with free slimming world chips as I have just had for supper and I also make cakes with them...just weigh the eggs and use the same weight of flour, sugar and butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 haha she is making herself at home. What are the egg sizes like? can you still make use of them? I'm sure you know but they can be a bit patchy with the eggs. I LOVE pekin bantams to bits and babs was the most hilarious chicken I have ever seen, but she would go off laying for a few weeks at a time, don't let me put you off though if you want pets aswell as eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 We have just got 2 partridge pekins 10 wk chicks and they are just adoreable. They have such characters and we have only had them a week. These were from Gobetts rare breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 So do you think three pekin bantams in a standard run eglu would be fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 3 Pekins would fit quite nicely in a standard eglu run. I can heartily recommend them, they are lovely little birds with bags of character and very handleable. You do have to take care of their feet, but as long as the eglu run is covered with either a winter shade or a shower curtain they will be fine. When you are buying them, do make a point of checking their feet as scaley mite is more difficult to spot at first glance on a feathery footed bird. Our Yum-yum lays 4 days out of 5 (when she's not broody!) and the eggs are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) They are a lovely breed, and three would definitely fit, I have two, a lavender and a gold partridge, they are still quite young though. Click the link for pics Them going to bed Dust Bathing Just noticed the camera! Hope you get them, they really are wonderful! Edited September 1, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would say even 4 Pekin Bantams in an eglu. I only have PB's. Can't comment on their eggs as mine aren't laying yet (sore subject!). They are wonderful - don't trash the garden too much & their poo is tiny compared to Large Fowls - yes I've compared it lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Right, well that's me sold on Pekin Bantams. I've just got to find a supplier now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The eggs are small and they do go broody but if you have a separate broody pen then they soon snap out of it if you separate them early. The benefits far outweigh the negatives. They are the most 'in your face', bolshy, don't mess with me chickens that I have. My smallest one chases the cat down the garden and she is just like a short, squat pigeon in disguise...she's the black and gold one below. And this is Popcorn, my permanently nowty lavender pekin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just out of interest, how much should I be paying for a Pekin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I payed £5 but that's cheap, and they were in a mixed pen of all breeds, male and female from a farm which I ended up working at last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Do let us know if you find a local supplier.... i think i could be swayed to get a few pekins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Just out of interest, how much should I be paying for a Pekin? Depends where you are boybeck. Our local poultry centre charges £25 for a POL purebreed, but they are fully vaccinated and from good stock which are true to type. Have a look in the back of practical poultry magazine for breeders near you or on pekinbantams.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Where are you located? I got mine from Powys/Shropshire area. I paid £30 for both of mine so £15 each at 13/14 weeks. You'll really like them, they have right little characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybeck Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hello I am in Fareham, Hampshire. I went to see a breeder today who had Silkies and I must say that although I'd initially thought they look a little odd, I think I'm now quite tempted by a couple.. they are very cute hehehe. Oh decisions, decisions. Maybe I'll get two pekins and two silkies for my eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
