Are Cochins sensitive to rain and cold

[Skye727]

I have two cochin bantams and a little chick that is living in the house as an orphan right now. I just had to make a silkie run so they can't be out in the rain. They aren't smart enough to go in by themselves, so I am making them stay permanently. Should the Cochins go in there too? Are they as sensitive as the silkies?

 

[Wyandottes7]

I've only had two Cochin Bantams. But, mine didn't care about the cold or rain and survived freezing temperatures easily. They seemed to survive the cold weather even better than my other birds, as they had more profuse feathering. So, I would say that Cochins aren't as delicate as Silkies.

 

[BantamLover21]

Cochins aren't particularly sensitive to rain and cold. I used to have a few Cochin bantams, and they were very hardy in all sorts of weather. I don't think you need to confine your Cochins inside or within a small area.

However, I would try to make sure your Cochins don't get drenched with rain or covered in mud. That would be unhealthy for any breed of chicken.