Cochin Thread!!!

[mama2my4]

Yeah, I had him in my sandbox brooder in the basement the first few months, and as soon as the lid was lifted in the slightest, he would hop up on the side to visit with me, the little cutie. I was trying hard not to get attached to him, because I thought the other two had a better chance of good type based on what pen they came from.

Oh how cute!!

 

[lilcrow]

Nancy I have a young male that is better than her. Not for sale until I hatch more out. IF I ever decide to let her go I will let you know first.
Craig

That would be great Craig, thank you. She is very nice, I'd love to see your boy if you have a pic.

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

That would be great Craig, thank you. She is very nice, I'd love to see your boy if you have a pic.

Top one is the pullet 2nd is the hen 3rd and 5th is a Cockerel that is going to Florida 4th is my favorite with the pullet close behind. 5th is the pullet you like.


Will try hatching more out in March.

 

[thecochincoop]

I really like that female in the second pic. she's got a pretty head too

Top one is the pullet 2nd is the hen 3rd and 5th is a Cockerel that is going to Florida 4th is my favorite with the pullet close behind. 5th is the pullet you like.


Will try hatching more out in March.

 

[mama2my4]

What would you use for SL to improve type? What about to improve color? I am trying to get a handle on this but genetics blow my mind.....

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

What would you use for SL to improve type? What about to improve color? I am trying to get a handle on this but genetics blow my mind.....

For type and color stay with a Good Columbian. You could try Mottled but I think that might take too long.

 

[megshenhut]

This is Duke - our mottled rooster.





This is Daisy - our mottled hen.






This is Peanut Butter Parfeit - our calico pullet.



Here are all three in a bunch.

 

[TAMMACLEAN]

This is Duke - our mottled rooster.





This is Daisy - our mottled hen.






This is Peanut Butter Parfeit - our calico pullet.



Here are all three in a bunch.

They are beautiful!!

 

[ki4got]

What would you use for SL to improve type? What about to improve color? I am trying to get a handle on this but genetics blow my mind.....

i agree with craig... a GOOD columbian would help with type, then breeding successive generations back to each other will help with color IMO...
breeding columbian (Co/Co) to silver laced (Pg/Pg Ml/Ml Co/Co) will give you all pure Co/Co based birds and from there it's a matter of getting the other 2 mutations back homozygous.

this might help too, as it shows the different variations of Pg and Ml on Co/Co.

 

[lilcrow]

This is Duke - our mottled rooster.





This is Daisy - our mottled hen.






This is Peanut Butter Parfeit - our calico pullet.



Here are all three in a bunch.

Your Mottled hen is just gorgeous, I like your roo also, but the hen is outstanding.