Pekin Bantam Thread? (Chicken)

[featheredplanets]

Is there a Pekin thread? Like the ones for Marans and Cochins. I’ve been searching but can’t find anything.

 

[AuntieWeasel]

I'd appreciate if someone explained the terminology. I'm an American living in Britain and I thought cochins were the American term for pekins.

Obligatory pic of some of my pekin girls:

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

I believe that technically cochin and Pekin bantams are a different breed. Pekin only come in Bantam size whereas cochin also come in large fowl size.
I have no idea if there is already a Pekin Bantam thread though.

 

[featheredplanets]

View attachment 1843045 I'd appreciate if someone explained the terminology. I'm an American living in Britain and I thought cochins were the American term for pekins.

Obligatory pic of some of my pekin girls:

In the UK they are different breeds. The Pekin is a true bantam and it’s main feature that sets it apart from the Cochin bantam is the tilt. Not sure about the States.

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

In the UK they are different breeds. The Pekin is a true bantam and it’s main feature that sets it apart from the Cochin bantam is the tilt. Not sure about the States.

What is the tilt?

 

[featheredplanets]

What is the tilt?

It’s a forward tilt, the head should be lower than the tail. That’s just the standard though, I know many backyard breeders don’t bother with sticking to it.

https://poultrykeeper.com/chicken-breeds/pekin-bantams/