Is he poor quality?

[Moochie]

He's not full grown but does he look poor quality? If so, can you post a pic of a show quality splash cochin and point out the differences for me? I'm just curious how to tell show from poor, I don't really see a whole lotta difference

 

[ChickenWisperer]

He doesn't seem to have much of a cushion.

And sadly, that's the end of my cochin knowledge.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

I don't know anything about show quality, but it's a cutie! How old is it?

 

[Moochie]

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Hmm, good question... Around 3 in a half to 4 months.

 

[Medicine Man]

Still time for a cushion.

 

[Illia]

He's pretty young, but yes, he hardly has a cushion at all. He should look like a big 'ol basketball with a head and feathered feet. But, he still has some growing to do.

 

[muddyhorse]

It can take up to 18 months for a STD cochin to mature. he is looking good so far

 

[Goose and Fig]

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I agree- he's right on schedule to be a big beautiful roo. Keep your eyes peeled for red that sometimes shows up in the wings as they mature- that's what you don't want.

 

[punky rooster]

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I agree- he's right on schedule to be a big beautiful roo. Keep your eyes peeled for red that sometimes shows up in the wings as they mature- that's what you don't want.

don't worry he still has a way to grow before we can really judge him

punky

 

[cochinman2005]

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Too young to tell much about type.

Question: What color are his feet? Tops and bottoms? They are supposed to be yellow, but look to be green/willow. If green/willow, that would be color foreign to the breed and a DQ in the show hall.