Cochin Thread!!!

[oberhasli01]

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I'm not PLANNING on showing. If I don't have anything else planned, I may hit a few shows to observe but no definite plans at this time. Don't have any pictures as of yet. They're a "work in progress" and won't be sitting on champions row anytime soon. I like challenges. My breed of dairy goat, 20 years ago when I got started, was pretty much the laughing stock of the dairy goat world. Over the last 20 years. breeders have worked with the breed to the point where they are competitive at the Best In Show level so I do have patience. (And a belly full of goat from those that didn't turn out! <G>)

I use to show almost every weekend against the Salilyn dogs. Julia was a very sweet woman. I got along great with their handler/kennel manager but certainly not a nice person if you crossed her! I always thought she and Julia made an interesting pair as they were opposites on many fronts. (Watched one of the televised dog show and saw the handler was still handling!) I "googled" and Julia died in 1999. She was not a young woman when we were active in dogs in the 80's. Just read where Dorothy Nickles died last year. I swear the woman was pushing 90 when I showed dogs. Saw her on one of the televised shows awhile ago and she hadn't changed a bit except maybe a bit less facial movement.

Don't miss the cut-throatness of the dog-show world at all. While it exists in goats, it isn't nearly as prevelent and many of the goat shows are like a big picnic/get-together where we also show goats. I'm sure there are those that cuss the winners under their breath, but most are very congratulatory towards the winners.

Tom

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Trim both the males and females for best results. Females above the vent; males below the vent. Make sure you're outside and downwind - the fluff almost disintegrates as you trim! Many prefer plucking over trimming.

That's what I was told to do and so far the eggs we have put into the incubator to test are not fertile so will have to learn how to collect for AI.

While I trim very large "landing strips", I also trim all the way around, just to make sure nothing gets in the way.

A couple other thoughts: How old are both the females and males? Also, just as egg-laying decreases this time of year, fertility in the males can also decline.

 

[Wendy'sChicksRock]

how do you all keep the foot feathers nice. Mine has really long, nice feathering and I'd like to keep it that way. Do you keep on wire? straw? deep shavings? any info would be great !

Here is a pic of my Pullet.. Thank you!!

 

[xyresicchick]

Wendy'sChicksRock :

how do you all keep the foot feathers nice. Mine has really long, nice feathering and I'd like to keep it that way. Do you keep on wire? straw? deep shavings? any info would be great !

Here is a pic of my Pullet.. Thank you!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/65029_cochin_feet_jpeg.jpg



https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/65029_100_0129.jpg

what a gorgeous little partridge pullet! beauteous!

the way i keep my cochins' feet feathers clean is by letting them dust bathe a lot and keeping them under a covered run. when they have access to mud is when they get dirty feet. if the dirt in their run is always covered it is always dry. they love dirt and will seek it out and flap around in it whether it is dry or not! covered run is the way to go. if you have the way to do it that is. if you allow them to free range it is a bit harder to keep their feathers in prime condition...​

 

[michickenwrangler]

This is my splash cochin LF. She was bluish-gray as a chick and for some reason never had any blue feathers, but both of her parents are blue. I never knew a plan white chicken could be so pretty.

 

[usschicago1]

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[dak]

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I'm not PLANNING on showing. If I don't have anything else planned, I may hit a few shows to observe but no definite plans at this time. Don't have any pictures as of yet. They're a "work in progress" and won't be sitting on champions row anytime soon. I like challenges. My breed of dairy goat, 20 years ago when I got started, was pretty much the laughing stock of the dairy goat world. Over the last 20 years. breeders have worked with the breed to the point where they are competitive at the Best In Show level so I do have patience. (And a belly full of goat from those that didn't turn out! <G>)

I use to show almost every weekend against the Salilyn dogs. Julia was a very sweet woman. I got along great with their handler/kennel manager but certainly not a nice person if you crossed her! I always thought she and Julia made an interesting pair as they were opposites on many fronts. (Watched one of the televised dog show and saw the handler was still handling!) I "googled" and Julia died in 1999. She was not a young woman when we were active in dogs in the 80's. Just read where Dorothy Nickles died last year. I swear the woman was pushing 90 when I showed dogs. Saw her on one of the televised shows awhile ago and she hadn't changed a bit except maybe a bit less facial movement.

Don't miss the cut-throatness of the dog-show world at all. While it exists in goats, it isn't nearly as prevelent and many of the goat shows are like a big picnic/get-together where we also show goats. I'm sure there are those that cuss the winners under their breath, but most are very congratulatory towards the winners.

Tom

Sounds like we ran in the same circles in the 80's. Loved the big Detroit KC show at Cobo Hall. I traveled a time or two with Kelly. She was definately competative and a very good handler. You might remember Brian and Judy Still. I used to travel with them as an assistant.

When do you plan to start incubating eggs? Have your GLC pullets started laying yet?


Clare

 

[mjgigax]

Wendy'sChicksRock :

how do you all keep the foot feathers nice. Mine has really long, nice feathering and I'd like to keep it that way. Do you keep on wire? straw? deep shavings? any info would be great !

Here is a pic of my Pullet.. Thank you!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/65029_cochin_feet_jpeg.jpg



https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/65029_100_0129.jpg

Pretty girl!!!!!!
I love my trio. I think it is interesting that Partridge males and females are so different in coloration but both so beautiful.​

 

[dak]

For the LF GLC fans

For those who prefer basic black ( LF youngsters)

 

[Chickielady]

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The best I could do with a new digital camera that has auto focus, and always wants to focus perfectly on the cage wire !!!
As we left the show, best of show was not yet chosen, best of breed and variety are at the end of my pics, purple ribbons...
Washington winter brisk....Centralia Washington.