Are Cochins really that bad at laying?

[Sphynxlover]

I am picking the breeds to start my flock and of course I love the Cochins. However I have seen mixed infromation on them and laying. Is it true they are not good layers?

 

[sourland]

It depends upon the strain. Some are moderate layers. Others are perpetually broody. Large fowl are generally better than bantams.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Meyer's says that their cochins are 3-4 eggs/week. I've learned that typically means that they're great brooders... and broodiness brings egg production down even more.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am still waiting for my March Cochin's to lay.
They are LF and only one has been laying but she is consistent at 5 per week.

 

[pineapple416]

Cochins are very broody oftentimes, however, most of my Cochins have also been great layers.
I have one Cochin hen who is laying in the middle of winter 3-5 eggs per week while only a couple other hens lay. We have one Cochin hen who still lays eggs in the spring/summer and she is 8 years old. I also had one Cochin hen who I don't believe ever laid an egg in her life.
It really does depend on the strain and I would recommend getting large fowl if you are concerned about laying. They lay bigger eggs and lay more often. I have never had LF myself but this is what I have heard.