Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I would really like to get 2 Buff pekin Bantams next, how easy are they to come by? Also, is there anything I should know regarding bantams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The main consideration is whether to mix them with your big chooks but I guess you'll have already thought about that Buffs are less common than other colours of Pekin, you do see light buffs marketed as 'lemon' too. They are nice little birds, feisty and funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Could I have 2/3 Bantams with 1 Sussex? Just need to find some now really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 They are great fun, full of character and very entertaining. The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that their feathered feet can get balls of poo and mud under them, that need fettling every so often, in addition to the usual chicken care. No big deal really, and worth the effort. Have a look in the adverts in poultry magazines for breeders near you. I'm not sure that I would mix them with larger fowl. My 3 are separate. Some have done it successfully, others have not found that it works. It depends on your set up and the temperament of your hens I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 All my 8 are relatively happy together, although there are odd times when the Sussex has picked on the smaller birds (just lately it's been the opposite way round and the pekin has been chasing her out of the nest box ). I would think the Sussex on it's own with 2 diddies isn't a good option. But . . . there are bantam Sussex's around - seen some this morning and they aren't much bigger, whereas the proper sized bird is huge in comparison. How about 2 bantam Sussex varieties and the 2 pekins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Oooh I love Light Sussex bantams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Oooh I love Light Sussex bantams! Love your av and username! Fave film of mine that is I already have a standard size Sussex (Whitey) shes lonely and needs some friends I'm trying so hard to find her a friend (or 4 LOL) and I love the Bantams... Dunno what to do really. She is so placid and gentle, but getting lonely, I had flock issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Yup! Fave film of mine too! Great memories from when I am younger of me and my little brothers installed on the sofa and NES in the video I have Pekins and they are "plucky" little madams Only yesterday Brie, my cuckoo pekin was seen hanging from the wattles of one of my Large Orps Brie was all "I could have ya!" and the Orp just stood there with a "Yeah, ok....whatever....carry on" look in her eye Are you planning on housing potential newbies and Whitey seperately from your other girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 How about big Pekins instead - Cochins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 How about big Pekins instead - Cochins? I was thinking along the same lines Or maybe another laid bag LF? Orp, Dotte, Brahma, Fav? **disclaimer in my experience these breeds are laid back - this may not be the case for ALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Brahma would be nice. Oops getting carried away here - that's my list - poor Bluey - we'll write the list of birds and you can tick the boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 my pekins get on really well with my other ladies but they don't house share they're only together when free ranging or in their hen garden. Whilst I would like them to house share eventually I won't bank on it. They are brilliant little characters & I can see why some people only have pekins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Same here Sparkysmum! My bantams and LF have seperate houses and run but FR together quite happily. In fact when they are free ranging they tend to swap runs. Banties hang out in the big girls WIR and big girls in the cube run And yep Kooj - Brahma has gone on my list too! Especially after seeing the holidayers at Redwings on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I keep eyeing up Tegan - actually I did when we first saw her - that's a lovely little birdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I love brahmas too ( in case anybody hadn't noticed ). They have that look about them....the I'm going to eat you, bird of prey look. It's funky on such an easy going bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I keep eyeing up Tegan - actually I did when we first saw her - that's a lovely little birdy. Me too I was thinking of housing Whitey with them yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I love brahmas too ( in case anybody hadn't noticed ). the squeal and then you running off in the general direction of the Brahma pens at the GY show didn`t give it away at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 hey I've got three pekins in with all my others housing and all and to be honest they are fine. I had massive trouble integrating my Rhode Island because she was utterly terrified by my partridge pekin monster who would jump on her back and pick on her continuously. My lot are more than capable of holding their own and to be honest and literally climb on the other hens when i go out to give them treats. I wouldn't be without them now i think they are utterly gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone know the best place to find some in the Essex area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My little black Pekin Custard is so funny. She's a lovely quiet chook but get on the wrong side of her and there's hell to pay! She's fiercely protective of her friends, Sausage & Hob"Ooops, word censored!" and if any newbies pick on them she doubles in size and duffs them up Pekins don't realise how small they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 My little black Pekin Custard is so funny. She's a lovely quiet chook but get on the wrong side of her and there's hell to pay! She's fiercely protective of her friends, Sausage & Hob"Ooops, word censored!" and if any newbies pick on them she doubles in size and duffs them up Pekins don't realise how small they are Don't you find that with small animals though, proper ankle biters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity F Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My three Pekins are complete lunatics and always up to something The cheeky madams even have the neighbour's cat terrified. I think this time of year though, they might be *slightly* less easy to come by because of their reputation for not laying during winter. Doesn't mean there aren't any at the moment, just might take a bit of hunting. I had to be VERY patient and wait til early July for my girls. Of course now I want some more... or some little sablepoots... or even some Orpie bantams... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Blue Diamond Chick - there are buff pekins advertised in the back of April Practical Poultry in Essex - approximately 24 wks old at £15.00 each tel: 07043 568832 Sophie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Blue Diamond Chick - there are buff pekins advertised in the back of April Practical Poultry in Essex - approximately 24 wks old at £15.00 each tel: 07043 568832 Sophie x Thanks! I just gave them a ring, and they have all gone thanks forletting me know though, very kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Oh what a shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
