Reviews by Black Cochin Bantams

I own 2 of these little table top incubators. Easy to use. I recommend getting the turner. No better hatch rates than my other incubators but I don't have to worry or fuss over the Genesis. I can be gone for a week and know that I will come home to properly cared for eggs.

I own 5 of these. I only use in the winter. They do keep water from freezing. My 2 oldest ones did not have short cords factory attached to the base. Those are more prone to popping the circuit breaker than any of the newer type that have a short cord attached. I hung them from the ceiling the first 2 years. That made them easier to splash the bedding and more cleanup. I now have them on solid blocks which solved the problem caused by hanging them. They work well for winter conditions. They don't cost as much to run as some heated water bases. Can not be used outside where wind will chill faster that base can keep water thawed.

I have raised and shown Cochins since 2005 and love the breed.
The description for the breed implies that splash is a recognized variety in Cochins. Splash is not a recognized variety by either the APA and ABA. Some of the "newer" colors that were not mentioned have been recognized for over 50 years. I think the rest of the description of the breed is pretty accurate.

The recognized varieties for Cochin Bantams are: Barred, Birchen, Black, Black tailed Red,Blue, Brown Red, Buff, Buff Columbian, Columbian, Gold Laced,Lemon Blue, Mottled, Partridge, Red, Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Whites and Frizzle.

For Large Fowl The recognized varieties are: Barred, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Gold Laced, Partridge, Silver Laced , White.

I did this from memory so hope I did not forget any. If the variety isn't on this list the birds are what I call projects or works in progress that may or may not become recognized by either the APA or ABA in the future.