Hello, Have you ever wondered? I have three blue Cochin's. I think it is funny how one is white\blue, one is all blue and one is black and their the same breed. If a white Cochin hen and rooster breed, is it possible to be all blue or black? I always think of that. -The Angry Hen
Cochins come in almost all color- they can even be barred like a barred rock. I don't know anything about the color genetics behind them but, if you post your question at "What breed or gender is this." Someone will be likely to explain it for you.
A little late to reply, but I think the info's relevant, if you're still interested: If they were all sold as blue, then your white is actually "splash" or true blue. Your "blue" blue is a combination of the two. Splash = (bb). Black = (B/B) Blue = (B/b). If you breed a black and a splash together, you'll get 100% B/b. Breed a splash and a blue, you'll get 50% B/b and 50% b/b Breed a black and a blue, you'll get 50% B/B and 50% B/b. But if you breed splash and splash, you'll get 100% b/b
My blue My splash, who has only two dark feathers. And I'm sure you know what a black chicken looks like.
Thank you for the helpful info, @sylviethecochin! Ha ha, late is alright! I find your info very helpful and I now understand it clearly. Thank you!
My first cochin does not sound like a normal chicken. Sounds like laryngitis. Is that normal in a cochin?
Not sure if I can be much help, and this may sound weird, by any chance does she sound as if she were laughing? I have one that sounds like a deep laugh.
Not a laugh, it sounds like a laryngitis cry. I recorded it. Can't upload it here. Will try to PM it to you.
