Cochin Thread!!!

[Coopa Cabana]

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Thanx for the compliment, Erin! I think we were posting at the same time. I don't have any Partridge - just Golden Laced, Mille Fleur, and my BLR projects. But I don't have anything available at present.

 

[Msbear]

someone was just showing me some gorgeous partridge... maybe on the cochins breeds and showing thread... maybe Candiss?

eta: Here's her lemon blues.. Apparently, they need a little work with the color but, I think they are super nice.. well typed and very pretty. All birds will need some type of help and, I think, that's the where all the fun is. I enjoy a challenge and the time and effort put into improvement is much more appreciated when it's show time

. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=557147&p=13

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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I don't think Candiss has Partridge - but she does have beautiful Lemon Blues. The Partridge might have been from lilcrow. Black Cochin Bantams has some (Partridge), but I don't know if he has any available yet.

It might be tough if you don't want to have birds shipped in. But there are 2 Cochins International members in Missouri that raise numerous varieties of quality Cochins - mostly bantams.

They are not BYC members, so you will have to send me a PM if you'd like there names.

 

[Msbear]

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I don't think Candiss has Partridge - but she does have beautiful Lemon Blues. The Partridge might have been from lilcrow. Black Cochin Bantams has some (Partridge), but I don't know if he has any available yet.

It might be tough if you don't want to have birds shipped in. But there are 2 Cochins International members in Missouri that raise numerous varieties of quality Cochins - mostly bantams.

They are not BYC members, so you will have to send me a PM if you'd like there names.

Thanks, Lilcrow! that's it. . They were really nice

 

[ChickcrazyCharlie]

I'm so sorry to hear about your rooster. I've seen pictures of him, he was very nice. I wish I lived closer, I would love to have some of your girls. Take care.
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[yoie]

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you second one looks to be lavender or self-blue

I thought the same thing~ Lavender/self blue

Thanks! I thought they looked a little light to be blues

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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Everything said above is correct. I have followed youth poultry for a while and can say many of the colors/varieties are too difficult for many beginners. Stick to the approved list of varieties. I always recommend a solid color bird for first show birds for the following reasons:

1. Because of the way birds are judged solid color birds take fewer deduction and generally have the best type. This means they have a better chance of winning. It is not important that a child wins but they must always know their birds are good and have a chance. It is also easier to decide which birds to keep because there are less hard decisions to make.

2. They are easier to breed and get SQ birds. I raise Black and only need to hatch 20 or so to get some real show prospects. I also raise Columbians and hatched 80+ this year and will get none as good of type as my Blacks. I also have Partridge but have not raised enough to use them as a comparison, but from what I see I will also have to hatch quite a few of them.

3.I define solid color birds as Black, Blue. White, Buff and recommend them in that order. I would also throw Mottled in there but only if they come from a top breeder to start with. There are other SQ birds out there in other varieties but most are not for a beginner.

If you need help finding a breeder of the variety you decide upon please PM me and I will help point you in the right direction. I am talking about breeders who win and don't advertize.

Craig

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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I don't think Candiss has Partridge - but she does have beautiful Lemon Blues. The Partridge might have been from lilcrow. Black Cochin Bantams has some (Partridge), but I don't know if he has any available yet.

It might be tough if you don't want to have birds shipped in. But there are 2 Cochins International members in Missouri that raise numerous varieties of quality Cochins - mostly bantams.

They are not BYC members, so you will have to send me a PM if you'd like there names.

I have some very good Partidge the came from Matt M. but have none for sale at this time.

 

[mycutekitties]

Three month old Cochin Frizzle Cock. I have a few just as cute.

 

[BunnyMomma]

Here are some pics of my Birchen CochinBantams and their babies!
There are three hens and one roo. They have hatched 4 broods this summer already! I have sold nearly everyone as soon as they have hit the ground. The roo is a real sweetie, and is so good at protecting his flock.