questions about cochins and brahmas

[happymom99]

Hello. I can only get 5 chickens and I am trying to decide between a cochin and a brahma. Are they about the same size when full-grown? How are their personalities different? I am looking around at pictures and they seem very similar looking to me - both big and fluffy. Is there much different about their appearance?

Thank you,
CJ

 

[draye]

My experience, Cochins have more feathers on their feet than the Brahmas. I've had both, and both are good chickens, maybe not as good a layer as other breeds, but they do lay fairly well.