Cochin Thread!!!

[mjgigax]

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This little pullet (about 8 weeks old) is from a pen of MF Cochins. I also got a few black mottles from that pen. I don't know what to do either! Just waiting for them to feather out more.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/12082_buff_mottle.jpg

Good point both of you - adding black for type isn't a very good option but your pullets sure are an appealing color.

 

[chicken boy sam]

I'll have to get a pic of mine. She has weird tail feathers, but I think that's because she doesn't really take care of her feathers. Right now she's broody, too.

 

[DANNY]

I guess the best option is to bred them back to buff. I don't want to do anything to put black in them.
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This little pullet (about 8 weeks old) is from a pen of MF Cochins. I also got a few black mottles from that pen. I don't know what to do either! Just waiting for them to feather out more.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/12082_buff_mottle.jpg

Good point both of you - adding black for type isn't a very good option but your pullets sure are an appealing color.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the handbook "Cochin Bantams". It's a soft-cover, and used to be available from the ABA and several poultry suppliers, but of course, now that I want it, I can't find it.

Or, if anyone has a copy collecting dust that they'd like to sell, please let me know.

Or, if anyone has a copy and would like to trade for my "Silkies" ABA handbook, please let me know.

~Thanx!!

 

[colowyo0809]

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dunno if this is what you are looking for, or if it will work but I found this on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Bantams-Guide...=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1286375331&sr=1-1

if you are looking for the paperback book strictly titled Cochin Bantams published in 1979 they list it as unavailable

sorry i'm not more help!

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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dunno if this is what you are looking for, or if it will work but I found this on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Bantams-Guide...=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1286375331&sr=1-1

if you are looking for the paperback book strictly titled Cochin Bantams published in 1979 they list it as unavailable

sorry i'm not more help!

Thanx Matt! I didn't see it on Amazon, either. The 'unavailable' one ("Cochin Bantams") is the one I'm looking for. I checked the ABA store, Amazon, McMurray, Stromberg, and a couple other poultry suppliers that carry books. No one carries it anymore. I was told this past weekend (by a Master Breeder) that it has very good info specifically on breeding Cochins for the different plumage varieties, so I thought I'd give it a try.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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dunno if this is what you are looking for, or if it will work but I found this on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Bantams-Guide...=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1286375331&sr=1-1

if you are looking for the paperback book strictly titled Cochin Bantams published in 1979 they list it as unavailable

sorry i'm not more help!

Thanx Matt! I didn't see it on Amazon, either. The 'unavailable' one ("Cochin Bantams") is the one I'm looking for. I checked the ABA store, Amazon, McMurray, Stromberg, and a couple other poultry suppliers that carry books. No one carries it anymore. I was told this past weekend (by a Master Breeder) that it has very good info specifically on breeding Cochins for the different plumage varieties, so I thought I'd give it a try.

THANK YOU, Everyone, that just sent me PM's regarding the handbook. The first PM did direct me to a source to buy it, and I have just ordered it.

 

[colowyo0809]

Hey Gail, glad that worked out for you!

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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The people on BYC are the BEST!!!

 

[spotsplus]

Wanted to share a picture of "Blue" my blue mottled bantam hen. I have a son of hers and just love thier personalities!

and her son "Fluffkin"

Tammie