Shirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I'm not entirely sure how old my Pekins are I think about 15 weeks. I was wondering if anyone had any pics of Pekins around this age so I can do a comparison. I lmow I'm not asking much am I but you are all so helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi Shirl, have a look on my album (link below). I think there are some piccys of Sherbert around that age. A comb should be developing at that sort of age,if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 My 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 if you send me a PM with your email address I will email you pictures of my pekin bantams that are 21 weeks old now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 it wont be any trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 If yuo click on my www link below you can see my mixture of Pekin bantams now around that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Shirl, post piccies of yours and I'll tell you how old they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Now why didn't I think of that Claret! Much the better option by far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 the pekins all look gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Now why didn't I think of that Claret! Much the better option by far! Dunno Hon. I haven't got any pics of mine at that age, but it's not had to 'age' most chooks from pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Not the best photos in the world but theymight help. Thanks everyone. http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16956 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Aaah, they are lovely - Pekins are such cute little chickens aren't they? Just testing my newly acquired chicken knowledge here, but I would guess that the buff and lavender are maybe point of lay - 18 - 20 weeks, with the black being a week or two younger. Hopefully Claret or Dilly will be along shortly to confirm (or not!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Confirmed Snowy! Buff and lavender are around 18 weeks and the black one (looks so much like my old Layla - RIP) is about 15-16 weeks. They get so much bossier when they start to lay and so full of character. One of mine - Lavinia (yes, she's a lavender) has a fixation for scratching on noisy things, so any compost bags, wheel barrows, leaves or pieces of fence panel get scratched like mad and she makes a real racket too! When they start to lap dance (crouch) for you, then they are about a week away from laying. Don't forget though that they will start to lay later at this time of year.. say around 22-24 weeks as they mature more slowly. This has its plus side, as it means that the may continue to lay (albeit less often) through the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yay! Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 the pekins all look gorgeous I have Pekins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 So best case scenario they could be 20 weeks and lay at 22! That would be fab. I was thinking I would have to wait until net spring. I guess if they're only 18 weeks and ready to lay at 24 weeks then it might be too late in the year so would have to wait until next spring for eggs. Thanks how I love this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
