My aunt had to have my 2 bantam cochins a few months ago when I told her I was going to sell them. I don't really want to raise cochins due to mud and feathered feet. So I let her have them. Well, she called the other day and somhow we got on the subject of the chickens and I told her I have been bringing hot water out to mine twice a day because it has been frozen and they can't get any water. She says "We aren't doing that for ours. That is too much work. They can just eat snow can't they?" I was a little upset at hearing this and replied "No they can not just eat snow. Besides, do they have any snow in their coop?" "No." she said. So I rushed over there and picked them up for her. Heaven forbid she had to bring chickens a drink on her way to feed her horses. So, since I have these birds back I am putting them to work. They are in one of our out buildings with a light on and a nest box so that Snuffy will start laying (I hope) because I have BC marans eggs due next week and I want her to hatch them for me!! So, here are Fluffy & Snuffy
They are beautiful! But I think its very sad that your aunt thought it to much work to assure that they have unfrozen water. I'm glad you took them back.
Very pretty!! If you weren't on the other side of the country I'd adopt them for you. Here we don't have to worry about frozen water.
I think they are a pretty pair. So glad you are taking care of them again! Our water has managed not to freeze despite the temp being in the 20's or so here, and I still go out and change their water every day so they have fresh clean stuff to drink.
I am glad I have them back too. It might be fun to see what they produce, but I really don't want to be a bantam cochin breeder. These are pet quality anyway. Is there much of a market for birds like these? Just wondering.
