Cochin Thread!!! - Page 933

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Originally Posted by fowlsessed 

this is my bantam blue cochin pair I got from ideal poultry. I tried getting some shots were you could see the pullets color well, it's very nice, the lacing is like perfect. but I think she lacks in type, whereas the cockrel has better type, but his color isn't good, I don't think. They are around three months old. What do you think? Do any of you guys see any disqualifications?

 

 

 

 

I don't see any DQ's from those pics, but they won't win anything at a show unless they are the only Blue Cochin bantams there. They lack in type, for one thing.

Hey ki4got 

You cant tell the splits from the self blues Heres a link from Tom Roebuck on his progress on these guys Hope it helps

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/222829/self-blue-lavender-cochin-bantams

Mike 

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Originally Posted by bantyman 

Hey ki4got 

 

You cant tell the splits from the self blues Heres a link from Tom Roebuck on his progress on these guys Hope it helps

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/222829/self-blue-lavender-cochin-bantams

 

Mike 

thanks mike... didn't think you could but i was hopeful.  thanks for the link too.

For anyone within driving distance and looking for something to do there is the Cochin International Western National Show at the Missouri State fairgrounds in Sedalia on Saturday. Should be some beautiful birds there. Enjoy! I entered 15 and 1 for my wife.

Craig

I'm going!!!
 

Hey ki4got 

If nothing else Tom can tell you what to do in order to get some fantastic self blues You REALLY need to see his results They are something to get the drool rolling But good luck with your project

Mike 

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Originally Posted by bantyman 

Hey ki4got 

 

If nothing else Tom can tell you what to do in order to get some fantastic self blues You REALLY need to see his results They are something to get the drool rolling But good luck with your project

 

Mike 

lets just say i'm way ahead of you there. 8)

just looked over my split trio, and looks like he's got yellow(ish) legs but the girls are both dark...   so that's something to work on, but they've got pretty good type IMO...  so at least something to work with.  i'm in touch with Tom and waiting to see if/what he's got available and willing to part with. 

btw. my name is Karen.

oh and on a different note, i've got a pair of silver laced for sale, if anyone's passing thru sw virginia. nice lacing on both, waiting for them to grow a bit more to determine if type is there.  PM me if you might have interest.

I have bantam cochins of about 15 different colors. I keep them for pets and eggs and don't plan on showing them at this point. If I want to keep 2 roosters and have 15 hens of all different colors, what would be the best color for the roosters so I can get a pretty mix of colors in the chicks? Is there somewhere that explains the color genetics for cochins?

Is there anyone going to the Avian Club's auction on May 5th in Bloomsburg, PA?

I'm going and was wondering if any Cochin breeders from BYC aregoing.

Also for amusement...

Millie, Mildred and Bridgette.  Bridgette's eggs are due to hatch this weekend.  I gave Mildred 5 of my Ameraucana eggs then Millie took over and Mildred left the nest.  Now she's back on and I know she's on some of her own that I don't want her on.

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Originally Posted by thecochincoop 

I'm going!!!
 

You know I am looking forward to seeing you and Nancy