Cochin Thread!!!

[Sanna]

Very interesting! I sure do appreciate this thread and learn a lot. She is a pretty bird no matter what.

I love these threads, you learn so much.

And thank you for the compliment on my hen.

Hey, you got to start somewhere, you cant always rely on just buying what you want, beed for it. This bird isnt horrible, and if bred to a nicely typed male I think she could produce some nice chicks. Her color, as far as Splash goes, is really good. Just as Mandy said, she has a light Blue base color, not white like you see in most Splash that are posted here and other places, or even at shows.

~Casey

You are absolutely right, you have to start somewhere. And I love those splashes! lol Well..good thing I have plenty of time to think and plan! I won't be getting any new birds until next spring at the earliest. Then again, that's what I said before and two days ago I picked up two white Cochins.

I'll have to keep reading about the genetics more so hopefully I'll have a better idea on what to look for in a rooster. Especially if I decide to do something with this hen.
Thank you again!

 

[ki4got]

I'll have to keep reading about the genetics more so hopefully I'll have a better idea on what to look for in a rooster. Especially if I decide to do something with this hen.
Thank you again!

it really isn't so much the genetics, but you need to study the standard of perfection to know what the cochin is supposed to be like... studying up on genetics would be useful if you plan to work on crossing colors or patterns, that sort of thing, but doesn't have much to do with what the bird is SHAPED like, which is the important part if you're planning on breeding a specific variety.

you can purchase the SOP directly from the APA, or often find older editions in bookstores and places like ebay. the cochin standard hasn't changed much in a good long time, so an older volume would probably be as useful as the newest.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

A young splash pullet. She is out of my blue pen. I have high hopes for her.

Tonea, I don't think I've ever seen a tail carried that high and up over the back. Probably just my aging eyes, but can something look good but not quite correct all at the same time? She appears in correct proportion, with the top of her cushion almost level with the top of her head, wings look short, high and well carried, and she has a nice full chest, and appears to have good underfluff. I know short backs are preferable over long backs, but her back just disappears the way the tail is carried.

I hope I'm not being critical - just trying to learn. As I said, she looks good but not quite correct all at the same time.

 

[Sanna]

it really isn't so much the genetics, but you need to study the standard of perfection to know what the cochin is supposed to be like... studying up on genetics would be useful if you plan to work on crossing colors or patterns, that sort of thing, but doesn't have much to do with what the bird is SHAPED like, which is the important part if you're planning on breeding a specific variety.

you can purchase the SOP directly from the APA, or often find older editions in bookstores and places like ebay. the cochin standard hasn't changed much in a good long time, so an older volume would probably be as useful as the newest.

Good point!

The person I bought my white cochins from mentioned something about ABA and slight differences with APA when she was talking about showing. I'm assuming ABA is the American Bantam Association? What are those differences? I would think that the SOP is still all the same no matter what association? It's still the same breed of bird, right?
I'll have to get myself the SOP. I'll get smarter...little at a time, I promise!

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

Is anyone interested in Silver Penciled Cochins? I have a pair or perhaps a trio for someone to start with.

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

I finished enough male cages today to move then out of temporary housing. Lots more to do but making progress. These cages are based on the cages Tom Roebuck uses. The fronts are like the ones I saw at Matt McCammons. I used ideas from both to come up with the cages I built.

 

[lilcrow]

Is anyone interested in Silver Penciled Cochins? I have a pair or perhaps a trio for someone to start with.

I was going to say that I wish I had the room, but in reality it's more about my age. If I was a little younger and didn't have so many health issues I'd jump on this band wagon for sure. I LOVE Silver Pencil almost as much as I love Partridge.
And your set up is incredible Craig, really beautiful. No more critter problems for you.

 

[JosieChick]

Gosh darn, if I wasn't having a baby this spring, in the middle of moving and already scaled back on birds I would love them. Silver penciled are awesome looking birds. I promised my DH I wouldn't add anymore birds because he already has a laundry list of coop building to do at the new place!

Is anyone interested in Silver Penciled Cochins? I have a pair or perhaps a trio for someone to start with.

Awesome!! Your building and cages are soooo nice. I am green with envy.

I finished enough male cages today to move then out of temporary housing. Lots more to do but making progress. These cages are based on the cages Tom Roebuck uses. The fronts are like the ones I saw at Matt McCammons. I used ideas from both to come up with the cages I built.

 

[Funky Feathers]

I love your setup too Craig. Can you please build me one like that?

 

[Coopa Cabana]

I love your setup too Craig. Can you please build me one like that?

Stephanie, you have to take a number and get in line!! I think there are a few of us ahead of you!!