Soldiers returning from China brought the first Cochin bantams to England in the 1860’s. They were known as “Pekin” bantams then and are still referred to as “Pekins” in many parts of Europe. Cochins are heavily feathered down the shanks and toes and appear to be much larger than they actually...
Golden comets are know for high egg-production. Golden comets are a modern day egg-laying day strain of chicken. They are a cross between The White Plymouth Rock hen and Rhode Island Red rooster. Like leghorns, golden comets are know to lay at a very early age, some begin as early as 16 weeks.