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Poultry
breeds photos: The Pekin
The Pekin is a charming breed with profuse plumage, fabulous temperament,
and must look as globular as possible from every angle, together
with forward 'tilt'. The breed was introduced to Britain from
Pekin, China, in about 1860 following the Anglo-French expedition.
Originally they were regarded to be a miniature of the Cochin,
and for a period of time were referred to as the 'Cochin or Pekin'.
However, it was clear that there were too many differences between
the breeds for this to be true. The Pekin is a wonderful breed
for children and beginners, for pleasure or exhibition. For breeding,
some clipping of vent and foot feathering may be necessary.
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The
Pekin Montage
Left column (top to bottom): Pekin White Hen. County
Cup & Club Special winner in 1926 by Mr W H Silk; Pekin
Black female. 1st at London Bantam Show for Capt. Whittaker;
Pekin Cuckoo female.
Middle column: Pekin Black female. Major G T Williams
Championship winning hen in 1929; Pekin White breeding quartet.
Right column: Pekin White hen. 1st at London Bantam
Show for Mr Green; Pekin White Male; Pekin Blue female. 1st
at Hinton in 1931 for Mr H Whitley. |
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