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.

Pekin Prints
PEKIN 1: Pekin Black female	PEKIN 2 : Pekin Black female.	PEKIN 3: Pekin Black female and nest.
PEKIN 4: Pekin Black female. 1st at London Bantam Show for Capt. Whittaker.	PEKIN 5 : Pekin Black female. Major G T Williams Championship winning hen in 1929.	PEKIN 6 : Pekin Black Male.
PEKIN 7 :Pekin Blue female. 1st at Hinton in 1931 for Mr H Whitley.	PEKIN 8 : Pekin Cuckoo female.	PEKIN 9: Pekin White breeding quartet.
PEKIN 10 :White pekin female.	PEKIN 11:White pekin female.	PEKIN 12:White pekin female.
PEKIN 13:Pekin White female. A winner for Mr Lee.	PEKIN 14:Pekin White female. Bred & sent overseas.	PEKIN 15:Pekin White female. Cleared the deck for honours in 1938 for J & G Cousins.
PEKIN 16:Pekin White hen. 1st at London Bantam Show for Mr Green.	PEKIN 17:Pekin White Hen. County Cup & Club Special winner in 1926 by Mr W H Silk.	PEKIN 18:Pekin White Male.
PEKIN 19:Pekin White Male.	PEKIN 20 :Pekin White Male.	PEKIN 21 :Pekin White Male.
PEKIN 22 :Pekin White male. Bred by Mr Porter.	PEKIN 23 :Pekin White pair.