Additional information
Size | Bantam but will mix with large fowl (excluding hybrids) |
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Description | Pekins are laid back and easy to handle. They have feathered feet so they don't scratch and forage as much so do less damage to the garden. All feathered feet breeds they will require checking regularly and best kept on well draining ground or better suited in a covered run. They are marvellous, compact bantams and full of personality |
Eggs | Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year |
Colours | Blue Mottled, Black Mottled, Lavender, Light Millefleur, Dark Millefleur, Salmon |
Age | All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered |
Vaccinations | We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome |
Delivery | We can deliver anywhere across mainland UK or you can collect from one of our collection points. We have collection points in Devon (PL21 9JL), Somerset (BA6 8PT) and (TA7 8QJ), Wiltshire (SP4 6AL), Dorset (BH21 7EB) and Hampshire (SO30 2GB). We will be in touch as soon as possible to let you know a date for delivery or collection. This is normally within 14 days and often much sooner. |
Guarantee | All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose. |