Cochin Thread!!!

[tiki244]

 He is indeed a cross. The Color looks Partridge or Gold Laced x Black. Also the center toe doesn't look too feathered on the farther back foot. .

Ok, so I shouldn't be surprised when odd things pop up? I'm just your average backyard chicken owner, I wanted pretty chickens. Not looking for show quality, and would never hatch eggs from any of these guys. I've noticed a few flaws in them. And it helps when I can come on here and figure out what's going on, instead of guessing.
I wonder if he'll keep the splotches or if they'll molt out later? All my others have pretty standard coloring..man I wish I got a lemon, the ladies Rooster was just beautifully colored.

It has been my experience that with the black boys that were a cross to a millie fleur that with each feather change they get more colors. There is nothing wrong with hatching some chicks if you don't mind some pretty crosses. All depends on what you want. I had a very randy and secretive millie fleur rooster running around here for a while.

 

[tiki244]

Something I've been asking myself lately about my breeding program, and I thought I'd ask the thread members as well. We all know that it can sometimes take a few years and/or generations to achieve the results we are looking for, whether it be correcting type, color, pattern, or all of the above. So here's my question to everyone - try to limit your answers to just one or two sentences. [COLOR=FF0000]What is your 3-year (or 5-year) goal for your Cochin flock and breeding program?[/COLOR]

I have some pretty specific goals. With my Mille Fleurs it's getting the chevrons on the breasts; working towards the correct Mille Fleur color pattern. We need to get the pattern established before it'll ever be an accepted color in Cochins. With my Calicos it's keeping these colors: to maturity! In Buff Barreds it's getting the middle toes feathers on every chick. . Working on type in all varieties. (In Silkies it's nothing short of championship row!)

When I see pictures like this it is hard to focus on goals. 1. to decrease the number of chickens I have 2.to enjoy my chickens 3.to either keep the remaining birds as pets 4, or buy some new stock that is good quality (of my chosen variety), and continue to improve my cochins type and show at least 3 times a year 5. work on my BS cochins ~ they are ok/nice but they have thin feathers in the tails(the roos do)

 

[jnmerwin]

ROFL my first thought was that someone stuck a bantam on LF legs. LOL ought to name him Wookie. kinda looks like chewbaka

Wookie - I like that!!! I have been trying to think of a name for him and that fits.! Can't wait to see what happens when Wookie grows up - if he grows into his feet or they just get bigger

 

[Fancy Feathers]

It has been my experience that with the black boys that were a cross to a millie fleur that with each feather change they get more colors. There is nothing wrong with hatching some chicks if you don't mind some pretty crosses. All depends on what you want. I had a very randy and secretive millie fleur rooster running around here for a while.

They're bad! Aren't they?!

 

[tiki244]

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Craig - you are always the voice of reason - maybe that should be the sign over your new Compound. It's something we should all remember. So, if you don't mind, I will add that to my list.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Cochins are funny enough - watching them waddle around the yard. I'm thinking a video of Wookie running around must be hilarious! I can empathize with Wookie - I've always had big feet, and had to grow into them. But luckily, I did get tall and grow into them. So I'm rooting for him!

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

I would love to breed my Cochin Frizzle, but can't. I really want Blue Frizzles, but due to where I live, I can't have roosters. I was thinking about AI, but don't know anyone who has a high quality Cochin cockerel. I was also thinking about buying a boy and keeping her and him at a friends house who breeds/shows/raises chickens and is very trustworthy but I'm not quite sure I want to do that.

 

[mibirder]

Something I've been asking myself lately about my breeding program, and I thought I'd ask the thread members as well.  We all know that it can sometimes take a few years and/or generations to achieve the results we are looking for, whether it be correcting type, color, pattern, or all of the above.  So here's my question to everyone - try to limit your answers to just one or two sentences.

[COLOR=FF0000]What is your 3-year (or 5-year) goal for your Cochin flock and breeding program?[/COLOR]

1. To better understand the genetics of chickens and use that info to build a flock on known, clean genetic breeders.
2. Develop breeding flocks of laced varieities starting with Lemon Blues, Gold, and Silver.
3. Develop a breeding flock of Blue Mottles.

And as Craig has said - have fun!

Dave

 

[jnmerwin]

Cochins are funny enough - watching them waddle around the yard. I'm thinking a video of Wookie running around must be hilarious! I can empathize with Wookie - I've always had big feet, and had to grow into them. But luckily, I did get tall and grow into them. So I'm rooting for him!

I'll will post some pics in a month or two to let everyone know what he grows up to be. I have to admit - it is hilarious to watch him run!