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post #1 of 5
4/21/12 at 7:04pm
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I have several (13 to be exact) cochin bantams that my daughter and I are raising.  We picked them up at the hatchery, but didn't have a specific breed choice, so...

 

This little hen is a (here's where I need the help) Silver Penciled Cochin Bantam

 

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Now, this little roo is a bit of a stumper for me.  I originally thought he was going to be a black cochin, but...

 

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I'm beginning to think he may be a birchen instead, maybe? But, he was completely black as a chick...

 

Ugh. Help

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post #2 of 5
4/21/12 at 7:36pm

looks like your right silver and a birchen

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post #3 of 5
9/15/12 at 12:33pm
Think they are both silver penciled. My avatar picture is of my birchen Cochin. He might get more white as he gets older... But usually a "collar" of white and black feathers leans towards silver penciling.

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Looking For: LF Cochin, BBS Bantam Cochin, Welsummer,
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Current Coop: Bantam Cochins, Black and Blue Copper Marans, Ameruacanas, Black and Blue Dutch Bantams, Coturnix Quail, Salmon Faverolles, and Buff Leghorns
Looking For: LF Cochin, BBS Bantam Cochin, Welsummer,
My HE/PP Swap Info: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/sahwithchicks-swap-page
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post #4 of 5
9/15/12 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by hdowden View Post

looks like your right silver and a birchen

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to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

In Jesus name Amen :)

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God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

In Jesus name Amen :)

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post #5 of 5
9/15/12 at 2:10pm
I did want to say that female birchens have the collar of silver, but I think rooster birches should have more white feathers down the saddle than the one you have pictured
Current Coop: Bantam Cochins, Black and Blue Copper Marans, Ameruacanas, Black and Blue Dutch Bantams, Coturnix Quail, Salmon Faverolles, and Buff Leghorns
Looking For: LF Cochin, BBS Bantam Cochin, Welsummer,
My HE/PP Swap Info: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/sahwithchicks-swap-page
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Current Coop: Bantam Cochins, Black and Blue Copper Marans, Ameruacanas, Black and Blue Dutch Bantams, Coturnix Quail, Salmon Faverolles, and Buff Leghorns
Looking For: LF Cochin, BBS Bantam Cochin, Welsummer,
My HE/PP Swap Info: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/sahwithchicks-swap-page
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