Cochin

Cochins are docile and easy to keep. They caused a sensation, the so-called "cochin craze" in the 1880's, when this breed, with ridiculously fluffy feathers became a must-have item for fowl lovers across North America and Europe. While most poultry at that time was kept for production, these full-feathered birds were sought for their showy appearance.

PRIMARY USE: ornamental

TEMPERAMENT: friendly and calm

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Buff, Black, Partridge, Blue, Silver Laced, Splash, Golden Laced, White, and Frizzled

EGG PRODUCTION: poor

EGG SIZE: medium

EGG COLOR: light brown

HEN WEIGHT: 9 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 11 lbs.

BROODY: yes

COLD HARDY: yes