Minty_76 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I've just gone and picked up 3 pekin ladies and they are exploring their new home as I type! I'm hoping they will settle in quickly as I want to be able to stroke/pick them up! Any tips on taming them? Edited April 4, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi Minty give them time to settle in and then try hand feeding them every day around the same time. I used defrosted sweet corn or mealworms (£1 in poundland,cheapest I have found) They will need time to approach you but one will be brave and the rest will follow. If they are too timid try tossing some corn a little bit away and then reduce distance as they come closer.Any names yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks for the tips. I have sweetcorn in the freezer. The kids named them (big Lego fans) Wyldstyle (from Lego movie) Kai and Jay (from Lego Ninjago) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 And we have our first egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Wow well done Lego girls. Kids have a lot to answer for, I have an Elsa and Olaf and coincidentally are watching Frozen for what seems like the millionth time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 New pekins and an egg already Ahem, any photos yet Pekins love cuddles and I'm sure it won't be long before they come to you. Treats are a must have to train them into doing what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 I shall get some photos tomorrow hopefully weather permitting. I really hope they like us! I keep popping outside every so often so they should get used to me. My 2 yr old already gave them part of her apple core. One is stubbornly refusing to get in the eglu with her friends. I hope she doesn't stay out in the run all night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm sure the last one will go in the house eventually. One of mine always has to be the last one in - no idea why All of mine have gone to bed now, you could always pop out in a bit to check where she is and pop her in yourself. Your pekins will like you, do not worry about that They do give the odd peck though so watch out. Looking forward to the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Here they are : Wyldstyle (Millefleur), Grey one is Jay and the white one is now called Emmet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Aw they look to be settling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Lovely choice and great names They will take a little while to settle in but soon start associating you with food and come running when they see you! I usually whistle them all when they get treats so now when we go out and whistle they come running for food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Very pretty, and similar to mine except that I don't have a white one ........ yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 They are lovely, big fan of Pekins here too, don't worry they will get tame. Mine mob me when I go outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
