The Pekin is a time consuming breed to prepare for a show. But at the end of all that hard work it is also one of the most beautful. You will find further useful articles in the poultry showing section of the website, the information listed below is dedicated solely to the Pekin Bantam.

Every judge has that little something they look out for in their winning Pekin. Below are some interviews with various True Bantam judges to try and get "inside their head" when judging Pekins.

Simon Windle's interview - UK Pekin Bantam Club judge.
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Jed Dwight's interview - UK True Bantam judge.
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Dean Kay's interview - UK Pekin Bantam Club judge.
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David Scrivener's interview - UK True Bantam judge.
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There are plenty of feathers to get clean on a Pekin - below are some helpful guides on how to do this. It is best to wash a Pekin around 4 days before the actual show to allow them to fluff out again. Remember that once they have been washed Pekins are best kept indoors to stay clean and prevent the foot feathers becoming dirty again.

Washing Pekins method one - a run down how to clean the feet, body and head and the equipment needed.
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Washing Pekins method two - Pekin exhibitor Ryan Dawson explains how he washes his Pekins for a show and what brands of soap he uses.
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While this is not aimed specificaly at Pekins, this artile contains many valuable tips and recommendations.
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Making sure Pekins stand properly in the show pen is very important. This article decsribes a few steps you can take to ensure your Pekins stand to show off their full potential.
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