My New Black Bantam Cochins - Show Critique ?

[gumbii]

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[Jacklynn]

Here are some pics, they aren't the greatest though:

There ya go ! They were both sleepy lol !

 

[TK Poultry]

I'm not overly cracked up about the cockerel, but the hen is nice. Its not uncommon for a cochins to have a missing point though. I would like to see more cushion on teh cockerel. But didn't I tell you that they would fill out. Do I know my stuff or what LOL

 

[Jacklynn]

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You know your stuff !

I LOVE both of them. They are so sweet !

 

[Mr. Ree]

They look pretty nice over all, but these pics arent the best to see their shape and overall type. The only things I really noticed about them is the comb size. Cochins arent supposed to have large combs like that, they are supposed to be straight and medium sized with 4-6 points(I noticed your male bird has 3 points on his comb, and alot of Cochin breeders have told me that you will get some of your best birds from a 3 point male bird). The male has a pretty large comb for a Cochin and it seems to lop over in the back which isnt a really bad thing, just something to take notice of. And the pair also seem to have a little bit of white on their earlobes, it may just be the pic that makes it look like that, but if so that is a no no for Cochins, they should not have any white at all. The hen also looks like she has a split in her breast feathers? Her breast should be smooth without any spilt in the feathers. It ist a major flaw, just something again to take notice about. Overall, you have a very pretty pair of Cochins to work with. Just remember, these might not be show stoppers, but they might produce some for you. Good luck and congrats!


~Casey

 

[Jacklynn]

Mr. Ree :

They look pretty nice over all, but these pics arent the best to see their shape and overall type. The only things I really noticed about them is the comb size. Cochins arent supposed to have large combs like that, they are supposed to be straight and medium sized with 4-6 points(I noticed your male bird has 3 points on his comb, and alot of Cochin breeders have told me that you will get some of your best birds from a 3 point male bird). The male has a pretty large comb for a Cochin and it seems to lop over in the back which isnt a really bad thing, just something to take notice of. And the pair also seem to have a little bit of white on their earlobes, it may just be the pic that makes it look like that, but if so that is a no no for Cochins, they should not have any white at all. The hen also looks like she has a split in her breast feathers? Her breast should be smooth without any spilt in the feathers. It ist a major flaw, just something again to take notice about. Overall, you have a very pretty pair of Cochins to work with. Just remember, these might not be show stoppers, but they might produce some for you. Good luck and congrats!


~Casey

Thank you Casey ! I appreciate the critique ! They don't have white on the earlobes, just the photo, I had to run outside & look ! LOL ! Thanks again, I do appreciate it !

 

[ultasol]

If you want a good critique go tot he cochin international website and join a breed club. Cochin international has some great breeders on there, master breeders and judges of cochins.

 

[Mr. Ree]

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Thank you Casey ! I appreciate the critique ! They don't have white on the earlobes, just the photo, I had to run outside & look ! LOL ! Thanks again, I do appreciate it !

Your very welcome!

~Casey