Cochin breeding, genetics, and showing

[Cuckoo4Cochins]

Random question, but is three months old too early to tell how nice a cochin is?

 

[Howlet]

idk mine was sweet from the second she hatched :3

 

[Cuckoo4Cochins]

idk mine was sweet from the second she hatched :3

Sorry I worded that wrong. I meant how nice their feathering and conformation is lol

 

[Howlet]

oooh XD dont mind me!!!! :3

 

[lilcrow]

Sorry I worded that wrong. I meant how nice their feathering and conformation is lol

There are certain things that may be evident at that age and may be used to rule out or in a particular bird, but for the most part yes, 3 months is too young. Certain issues with wings, and foot feathering may be evident, but unless you are experienced with evaluation, it would be best to wait until closer to 9 mo or a year.

 

[Cuckoo4Cochins]

There are certain things that may be evident at that age and may be used to rule out or in a particular bird, but for the most part yes, 3 months is too young. Certain issues with wings, and foot feathering may be evident, but unless you are experienced with evaluation, it would be best to wait until closer to 9 mo or a year.

Oh ok thank you. I have been trying to pick a rooster to keep and I didn't want to get rid of one that may turn out to be nicer than the rest!

 

[ev4o]

Hello, is there anything special in nutrition...a special program? birds imported from abroad are large ...breeders say they have a special program, but did not say

 

[lilcrow]

Hello, is there anything special in nutrition...a special program? birds imported from abroad are large ...breeders say they have a special program, but did not say

It's genetics. European Cochins from their top breeders are superior to many of our varieties.

 

[ev4o]

no, are purchased from Hungary and Romania...the food is something?

 

[lilcrow]

no, are purchased from Hungary and Romania...the food is something?

Hungary and Romania are part of Europe. Ask them. I have a friend in Serbia and belong to a club that is working on importing eggs. I can assure you that the amount of size you are referring to is genetic. Nutrition can help a bird, or any animal, achieve it's full potential, but it can not change the actual size. Unless we are talking about the difference between animals that have been starved vs. proper nutrition. I don't think you're saying that we starve our birds over here.