Cochin Thread!!!

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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Twyla, that's the same roo as in the other post? He looks a lot different from the side. His coloring looks blotchy or patchy to me - too much going on. And I'm not a fan of his type.

I don't think you need to go "back to the drawing board" with the pullets. You got a great roo to work with from Erin. Keep in mind that Columbians are considered one of the "parti" colors. You have to hatch a lot to get one or two good ones. So don't give up. I think I would cull/rehome the 2nd pullet for starters. I'm torn on the 4th pullet - not much as far as hackle markings, but from just the one pic, she looks to have the best type of the four. As far as #1 and #3, I'm not sure which is the best.

I like #3 of your original hens - she looks to be the mother of pullet #4. That would definitely be one pairing I would do - your new roo from Erin on your original hen #3.

Yes, same roo. Actually not a good picture of him but I am starting to see a lot of his daddy in him and I am not fond of his type. Here's a pic of the roo, he was all I could find this season until now and I was hoping the hens would provide type and he would provide color but I see what you mean by "blotchy" (and where junior get's it from! lol)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_015.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_027.jpg

The roo hackles need work. Too dark with no lacing.

A young male that I bought to get started in Buff Columbians. Less than 5 months old in this picture.

 

[Fanaticalchickenlady]

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Wow, she's gorgeous~ I guess it's back to the drawing boards for me

I did get another roo a few weeks ago, maybe I'll have better luck with him. He's from Erin, very young still~
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_cc09_24.jpg

And here's a side picture of my little roo, is his coloring considered correct?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_911_7.jpg

I was asking questions earlier about the split wing that so many bantam cochins seem to be showing up with.
I had a rooster with similar coloring and side build as yours, and his wings were split badly. I think if you
spread this rooster's wings, you'll see what I found in mine. Very disappointing, but you don't want to keep
breeding if his wings are indeed split or very weak.
AND I agree, there are a lot of folks on here like me that are trying to learn, and if everyone posts pictures on
here asking for opinion and advice, it doesn't do anyone any good to tell less than the truth. It's how we all
learn and improve our breeding programs. I for one want to improve the quality of cochins in our area.

 

[thecochincoop]

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Yes, same roo. Actually not a good picture of him but I am starting to see a lot of his daddy in him and I am not fond of his type. Here's a pic of the roo, he was all I could find this season until now and I was hoping the hens would provide type and he would provide color but I see what you mean by "blotchy" (and where junior get's it from! lol)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_015.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_027.jpg

The roo hackles need work. Too dark with no lacing.

A young male that I bought to get started in Buff Columbians. Less than 5 months old in this picture.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/49643_91911-1.jpg

this guy looks really nice. definitely has potential

 

[wildwoodcochins]

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Yes, same roo. Actually not a good picture of him but I am starting to see a lot of his daddy in him and I am not fond of his type. Here's a pic of the roo, he was all I could find this season until now and I was hoping the hens would provide type and he would provide color but I see what you mean by "blotchy" (and where junior get's it from! lol)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_015.jpg https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/67387_027.jpg

The roo hackles need work. Too dark with no lacing.

A young male that I bought to get started in Buff Columbians. Less than 5 months old in this picture.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/49643_91911-1.jpg

Now that's what I'm looking for!! He's beautiful~ I see now, so much of what's wrong with mine. He's pretty and all I could get my hands on at the time but if I'm going to breed a quality Buff Columbian, I need to leave him as yard candy~

 

[thecochincoop]

since we're on the columbian subject. i have some red and splash columbian kaleidoscopes
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7547113#p7547113

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

Just ran into a strange issue. I was corresponding with a show secretary. I was changing the bird I had entered from Cock to cockerel. I was using the words that were used on the entry form. His spam filter sent my email to the spam list. I was lucky he actually checks his list before deleting his spam. I will use the word rooster or young /old male in the future when writing to others not use cock or cockerel in email. I could have taken a bird 800 miles and not had him entered. Its something to think about.
Craig

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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The roo hackles need work. Too dark with no lacing.

A young male that I bought to get started in Buff Columbians. Less than 5 months old in this picture.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/49643_91911-1.jpg

Now that's what I'm looking for!! He's beautiful~ I see now, so much of what's wrong with mine. He's pretty and all I could get my hands on at the time but if I'm going to breed a quality Buff Columbian, I need to leave him as yard candy~

I wish you were closer so we could trade birds easier.

 

[wildwoodcochins]

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Now that's what I'm looking for!! He's beautiful~ I see now, so much of what's wrong with mine. He's pretty and all I could get my hands on at the time but if I'm going to breed a quality Buff Columbian, I need to leave him as yard candy~

I wish you were closer so we could trade birds easier.

Maybe if we meet up at Crossroads we could figure something out!

 

[SierraView]

This little brow red guy is 10 weeks old. I would like to show him so would like honest critique. We have a show at the end of January, he will be around 7 months old. Is this to young to take him?

 

[thecochincoop]

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he looks like he's going to be a good quality bird

i think he will do just fine at that age but I have seen most birds look their best after a year old. should be the right age for the cockerel class though