Cochin Thread!!!

[Hegatha]

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Well I did pick two out with longer primary feathers and they both have pullet traits but one is getting red at the base of the comb and I little at the comb which is the only thing. there both almost five weeks. What do you think? Thanks
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I don't know anything about combs turning red that is a trait for cockerels. I haven't heard of it, but I am no expert by any means!!

I only found out recently from another cochin breeder the way that she sexes her birds and she said it was accurate thus far. I would say that these babies are pullets based on you mentioning their primary's are longer and tail feathers as well. Are these bantams?

Yes there bantams.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

Hello, I am sneaking into the thread to ask a question. Do any of you know if Paul Ashbrook is on BYC? He used to live in Eastern WA (here in my town) and he had to move back East (don't remember the state). I visited his place (here) a few times and had bought a few bantam cochin hens from him (4-H quality). I was just kind of looking for him to say HI and to talk with him. He had the most beautiful set up and very beautiful birds. I do not know if he even still has birds or not. I am not a stalker - BTW.

I hope that he is doing well. Thank you, if anyone is able to help.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Cochins! Yes, Mille Fleur is still a project color variety in Cochins, and I would say still a few years away from being recognized, as the genetics has yet to be stabilized.

For all things Cochin, be sure and keep this thread bookmarked, but for more in-depth detail specifically related to Mille Fleur Cochins, here is the link to the Project Thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=228613

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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I don't believe he's on BYC. I'm sending you a PM.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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I don't believe he's on BYC. I'm sending you a PM.

Thank you so very much.

 

[Jayers]

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Hi, can you explain what a LF Cochin is? Thanks!

 

[thecochincoop]

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Hi, can you explain what a LF Cochin is? Thanks!

large fowl, not bantam

 

[Jayers]

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mine seem to go very high. I was worried about the one that i got as well. I did check on them one night and they were all roosting ontop of the roost that I actually build for my standard size chickens. I had to let my standards free range for now till I can get my silkies, cochins and batams in their own run. I just need to fix some of the wire before I can get them over there. But we are having some really high winds today and no way i can get out there and do that today. So I think it will be fine. But what I had done for mine when I was not sure was to get some milk crates, boxes or what I could find for them to use as nesting boxes and they loved it. I even took an old cat little box the type that look like a dome top and used that as well. Right now I have it in the run as well and my juvies use it to hide out.
not to sure if this helped you or not.
deana

Thanks for the feedback! That's a really great idea.

 

[Jayers]

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Hi, can you explain what a LF Cochin is? Thanks!

large fowl, not bantam

Thanks!

BTW, I visited your site and saw you have "Buff Columbian". Is that a color variety or a different breed? Very Stunning!

 

[thecochincoop]

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large fowl, not bantam

Thanks!

BTW, I visited your site and saw you have "Buff Columbian". Is that a color variety or a different breed? Very Stunning!

thank you and buff columbian is a color variety but she is mottled also (from mille fleur project birds)