Cochin Thread!!!

[Coopa Cabana]

Thanx Tom and Craig!!!

 

[FreeRunRevolution]

My Black Bantam Cochin

 

[NottinghamChicks]

Finally! It took me a while to find some really great quality Bantam Cochins that were already started but I did it.

I have some great breeding stock coming from both Judy Ganntt and Jamie Matts and will be able to start on my new venture this summer. I will be breeding black to black, and black to splash. I am so excited as it ws allot of work to find a splash that was already started close by me, I think they are all kept out West, hahaha.

This hopefully will be a good experience for me as I have never tried breeding before, but I think having such great quality it my first hurdle. I will not be incubating but letting the broodys do their job. Hopefully I can do well on this venture and I welcome any comments or advice for a first timer

I am starting with converting a portion of my grain shed into a 4.5'X4.5' cochin coop and adding a secure run for some outdoor space. My other coop has a perch 14 inches from the coop floor and wonder what is best for Bantam Cochins. I keep my chickens (coop floor) at waist level and use the underneath for storage which I think works well as I never have to walk on poo. Do I need to section off a smaller area within the coop to keep the broody alone? There is one Rooster and three hens and wonder how this is going to play out.

Also wonder about dimensions for their nests and if their should be a lip if there are going to be little chicks in and out of it. Any and all info and experience is welcome

~Julie

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

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In the 2nd picture, what breed is the hen behind the Black Cochin Roo? She is gorgeous!

 

[elieugene6]

Could someone tell me what a good price for a trio of lavendar bantam cochins is? I know it depends on quality but could I get a price range. I really really want them. Probably going to see them tomorrow and if they look good will pick up. The woman wants $60 for the trio.

 

[oberhasli01]

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Something is worth what someone else is willing to pay!

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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Something is worth what someone else is willing to pay!

If we would all price out birds in line with our total production costs we would all price our birds higher. The Coop/building/fencing/cages/incubators/electricity/feed/bedding costs spread over the few birds we raise and even fewer we sell. Thank god I do it because I enjoy it and that in general the people I meet are great. I agree that something is worth what someone else will pay and know that I am willing to pay a premium for Quality.

 

[WestKnollAmy]

I price mine for what I am willing to let it go for. Sometimes they are free and sometimes one bird is $75. If people see what I do in the birds they pay that. I have been offered a lot of money for birds I would never sell, too. You just have to know what you want in the birds. Do you want to let them go? Are they good enough quality to let go? Do you even need them? A fair price is how you, the owner, perceive what you have. Sometimes people counter offer and you can live with the price so sell them for that.

 

[Wendy'sChicksRock]

How do you all keep the feathers on the feet looking nice. Wire cage? shavings? Mine keep breaking all their foot feathers and We will be showing them in the summer..
Any info will be helpfull and much appreciated..

Thanks
Wendy


eta : fix typos

 

[elieugene6]

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Thank you. I do know that they can be pricy due to costs. Here in new York it seems to be difficult to sell laying pullets for $5. its nice to know that negotiations are allowed. If they are good type wise and the color is correct I have no problem paying $60.