Cochin Thread!!!

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

My Splash pair from Stephanie






~ Aspen

 

[Funky Feathers]

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Yep, I got him from Mandy. She has great birds.

 

[ki4got]

ok i'm new to this thread, and read thru some, but OMG way too many pages to read, and still have time to do anythign else during the day LOL.

i've got one question, maybe a simple one, don't know. I've got 2 pairs and 1 trio of bantam cochins I want to set up for breeding, and wonder what would the smallest breeding cage/pen recommendations would be... it wouldn't be a permanent situation, since i love free ranging everyone, but just long enough to ensure pure eggs and long enough to collect some to hatch out, maybe 6 weeks at a time, tops. and after breeding i can use the pens for grow-out pens for chicks until they're big enough to let loose.

any suggestions? because of space limitations, I was contemplating something along the lines of 2x8 or 3x8 with one end enclosed for roost/nest/food, and 2-3' tall.

along the lines of this, i made for my quail (it wasn't totally done when i took the pic). it's 4x8x2, with 2' for the shelter (has fiberglass roofing) and now has clear plastic roofing over the pen too, because the *bleeping* things couldn't figure out not to get wet when it rained... (and my grandfather said TURKEYS were stupid?)

 

[County Boy]

Fox is trying to get my cochins for the past 2 days now. i seen him taking off this morning and tonight he is out their right now. I think i scared him when i ran towards him though. Gonna have some surprise ready for him tommorow night though.

 

[Mr. Ree]

Found a nice surprise today in the coop. The birds I hatched last Fall have been laying, and I had no clue because they had hid the nest. I knew they were old enough and they have all been singing around like crazy for over a month. Been using artificial lights to induce them to start laying, seems to have worked. Found the nest with 7 eggs in it, and 2 more layed after I collected those. And I also found 2 broody hens. One Splash and one White frizzle. Put 8 eggs under the Splash and waiting a couple days on the White frizzle before I load her up with eggs. Also have some eggs pipped in the bator. Today was nice out so I also went and bought some lumber and fixed some cages in the coop. Will be finished tomorrow and will get pics. Spring is for sure here, and by golly I am very glad about it.

~Casey

 

[mjgigax]

I took new pics today




this is Nancy's bird that she has been kind enough to let me breed to my blue mottled cockerel below

and yes I know these arent cochins but they're still cute

I am thinking of the song "One of these things is not like the others".
So many nice birds and that broody is priceless. It always amazes me how such fluffy, round birds can spread out so flat.

 

[mjgigax]

My Splash pair from Stephanie






~ Aspen

The roo has such a sweet face.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/6549920/width/600/height/374

ok i'm new to this thread, and read thru some, but OMG way too many pages to read, and still have time to do anythign else during the day LOL.

i've got one question, maybe a simple one, don't know. I've got 2 pairs and 1 trio of bantam cochins I want to set up for breeding, and wonder what would the smallest breeding cage/pen recommendations would be... it wouldn't be a permanent situation, since i love free ranging everyone, but just long enough to ensure pure eggs and long enough to collect some to hatch out, maybe 6 weeks at a time, tops. and after breeding i can use the pens for grow-out pens for chicks until they're big enough to let loose.

any suggestions? because of space limitations, I was contemplating something along the lines of 2x8 or 3x8 with one end enclosed for roost/nest/food, and 2-3' tall.

along the lines of this, i made for my quail (it wasn't totally done when i took the pic). it's 4x8x2, with 2' for the shelter (has fiberglass roofing) and now has clear plastic roofing over the pen too, because the *bleeping* things couldn't figure out not to get wet when it rained... (and my grandfather said TURKEYS were stupid?)

What you have pictured should be plenty big. I was a bit confused - are all 7 birds going in one breeding pen? If so, you may want something a bit bigger, especially with 3 males. But if the pairs and trio are all going into separate cages, it's fine. For temporary breeding cages, they don't need much room. I found a bunch of old rabbit hutches on CL - I use the smaller for pairs, and the larger for trios.

 

[ChickcrazyCharlie]

I agree with everyone. Mottled arent my favorite variety, but they are still gorgeous when bred correctly. You have several prime examples of what and darn good Mottled Cochin should look like! The type on these birds are to die for, very beautiful birds.


~Casey

Casey, thank you for the compliment. I'm glad You and your beautiful birds made it through those terrible storms.

Charlie

 

[ChickcrazyCharlie]

Mandy, Beautiful birds. I love the second picture, very funny.