I have three Cochin chicks. A Blue, Elvis, who is sweet and in love with my mom. A White, Little Birdy, who is easily frightened and tentative. And a Black, Chocolate-Face, who is intuitive and slightly skiddish.
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Cochins came from China in the 19th Century. They were recognized by the APA in 1874. They were originially called the Shanghai which was the same term used for another feather legged breed, the Brahma. They are reported to be low egg producers of small tinted to light brown eggs. They are robust and cold hardy, weighing an average 8.5 lbs.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Breed Purpose | Ornamental |
| Comb | Single |
| Broodiness | Frequent |
| Climate Tolerance | Cold |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Color | Light Brown |
| Breed Temperament | Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile |
| Breed Colors/Varieties | White, Blue, Black, Buff, Red, Partridge and various other newer colors, Splash |
| Breed Size | Large Fowl |
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User Reviews: Cochin
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Pros: compact, very friendly, cute, people friendly
Cons: none
Cons: none
Great hen love her raised her from a little fella. great starter chickens
January 11, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Pros: Fluffy balls of fun
Cons: Not the best layers..
Cons: Not the best layers..
Big beautiful birds that come in any color in the rainbow. Huge balls of fluff that childeren and adults seem drawn to. Very friendly to humans, I have never met an aggressive Cochin and I have raised them for over 20 years. There may be one out there but I haven't seen it. The only con is that they arent the best layers. Love these birds!
January 12, 2012 at 6:10 am
Pros: Very sweet bird, most docile, calm even as chicks. Fun to cuddle and to watch grow up. So cute!
Cochins are the sweetest, most docile birds I own. Even the rooster and as chicks, they loved to be cuddled and loved attention. Great bird and beautiful too! 
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Breed Details: My personal experience with the standard aka Giant Cochin, is that they are friendly, docile, easily handled and curious birds. They mature slowly and are usually the last to begin laying in a mixed flock. They are moderate layers of a medium light brown egg and a must for cold weather climates. They thrive in the winter and lay throughout. They do require some extra care in sustained temperatures above 90 due their size and additional feathering. Inspecting them for injury is a good idea because all of their fluff and feathers can hide minor injuries which can become worse if left untreated. They look like they are wearing pantaloons when you see them walking away strictly because of their fluffy feathered legs. They make an excellent pet and are excellent mothers. A special thanks to Sandford Cochins for sharing a picture of her rooster and a chick with me to put here. |
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