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post #11 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:09pm
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Oh, alright thank you!   I have my runs completely covered. That still doesn't keep the rain from running in though. Unfortunately, the ground does get damp. 

Would sand be a good choice to put in the run?

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post #12 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:11pm

Ive seen several old time cochin breeders show me their own "technique" for AI.  A very, simple easy process but not a process I choose to do.....haha

Raised several varieties thru the years and they were a very healthy breed. But like Mr. Horstman said, they do need to be kept dry or they become a big mess in a hurry.

Here is a picture of mine from back in the day....

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/46907_scan5_0005.jpg

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post #13 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:20pm
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Were yours on sand?  I can't tell. 

I wouldn't want to do AI either, but if there were some pretty birds....well....

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bantam barred rocks, bantam cochins ( smooth and frizzled ), bantam naked neck turkens, and showgirls

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post #14 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:27pm

I had to trim the nails on mine, they were never able to keep them down to a reasonable length. Other then that they were very easy to care for and healthy.

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post #15 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:30pm

That was a sand/caliche/shavings mixture.....or as we like to call it...dirt haha.  You are correct about the nails, cochins do seem to need a little attention when it comes to their nails.

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LF Buff Wyandottes

SC and RC Black Minorcas.

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post #16 of 16
12/23/11 at 6:37pm
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dirt....ha,ha! lol


Great! Nail trimming...something I'm afraid to do!   I'd rather do AI!!!  No blood involved if it goes wrong!

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bantam barred rocks, bantam cochins ( smooth and frizzled ), bantam naked neck turkens, and showgirls

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