Cochin or Pekin?

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Oct 25, 2020

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JacinLarkwell

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What's the difference?

Oct 25, 2020

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oldhenlikesdogs

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Cochin is the name used in America. They are called bantam cochins. In the rest of the world they are known as pekin.

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