Chicken deficient Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Just wondering, whether by accident or intent, anyone has tried crossing a Pekin with other breeds of chicken? I have a Cuckoo Pekin cockerel and an assortment of hens, which gives me several possible mummies: Partridge Pekins -> Crele Pekins, so more lovely characters, tiny eggs and feathery feet to care for, but they would be beautiful Silver Laced Wyandotte -> ? Pretty, less fluffy footed and bigger eggs, or weird ugly mix? Bluebelle Hybrid -> ? Tall, beautiful, calm and friendly, large egg layer or scary Frankenchicken? What would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I wouldnt cross it with the hybrid personally The Pekin colour cross would no doubt result in some colourful offspring The Pekin x Wyandotte (if its a bantam) should produce a nice little bird but prone to broodiness Most heavy breed or true bantams should make a reasonable cross with a Pekin, Silkies are good for example. light breed bantams or large fowl wouldnt be a great mix Bear in mind that when you cross colours and/or breeds the males are virtually worthless and very hard to rehome so it may be worth having a plan for these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have a Pekin which is crossed with a Campine. She looks just like Gladys off Hi-de-hi - hence her name Gladys Pugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
