PEKIN BANTAMS
PEKIN BANTAMS!
One of the UKβs most popular breeds of bantam, Pekins with their feathered feet, round ball shaped bodies and coming in a wide-range of colours can be found in gardens the length and breadth of the country!
The hens make excellent broodies and mothers, and are more often than not friendly birds to have around. Their feathered feet also mean they are likely to be less damaging to your garden than other breeds of chicken.
In the showing world, the head of the Pekin should be lower than the tail - this is known as βtiltβ, with the tail actually forming part of a cushion. Pekins are set low to the ground and you should not be able to see light between their legs, with the best examples displaying a skirt of feathers at their base.
These excellent photos were taken by well-known poultry photographers and friends of the BirdBoyspodcast @kittlejoshua and Rupert Stephenson.
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Belgian Bantams! π§πͺπ¬π§
Belgian Bantams have been bred in the UK for over a century! A small, dainty little bird with plenty of character theyβre very happy pottering around the garden and can make very colourful pets!
From a showing perspective the high chest - particularly in the males - gives the impression that they are always ready to crow, they have curled feathers that sweep around their necks creating a ball shape, or βbouleβ as it is known.
They also have big beards which naturally form a βtri-beardβ - both the boule and tri-beard are important characteristics of the breed.
Belgians while small have no fear and will often become the boss of the chicken pen! They also come in a wide range of colours - the tri-colours, Gold Millefleur and Porcelain being two of the most attractive.
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Tom Davisβ large Light Sussex pullet at Hants and Berks Poultry Fanciers Show yesterday. A lovely, native to the UK dual purpose breed.
From Jed and Myself wishing you all a very Merry Christmas π
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Egg Showing! π Chicken eggs come in a huge array of colours and shades and make the most incredible display! A video of some of those entered at the Reading Winter Show yesterday. π₯π₯π₯
Weβve LOVED hearing how you first got involved with poultry! The boys will be recording the next episode of the podcast this coming Sunday, and so thereβs still plenty of time to send in your own stories!
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Itβs National Show Week!
Itβs National Show Week π, and as youβd expect the boys will be recording their thoughts from the show over the weekend! ποΈ
Please do send in your questions and if you see Jed & Ollie be sure to say hi π!
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