About the Cochin Chicken...
Cochins are known the world over for being big
friendly fluffy balls of feathers. They are not the best
layers but are very popular because of their sweet
personality and fantastic mothering qualities.
Cochins became famous in the 1800s, when this
Chinese breed was gifted to Queen Victoria
of England, who absolutely loved them.
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| Blue Cochin hen |
Origins/History:
Class: Asiatic
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Very Heavy (8+ lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Ornamental
Recognized Varieties: Black, Buff, Partridge, White,
Barred, Brown Red, Golden Laced, Mottled, Silver
Laced, Birchen, Blue, Columbian, Red
Egg Facts:
Egg Laying: Fair (2/wk)
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Medium
Fancy Features:
Comb Type: Single Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: Yes
Number of Toes: 4
Suitability to Backyard Life:
Cold Hardiness: Hardy in winter
Heat Tolerance: Not especially heat hardy
Bears Confinement: Bears confinement well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: peaceful, friendly, easily handled
For a wonderful detailed background of the Cochin chicken please visit: https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/cochin
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| Bantam Frizzle Cochin |
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