Cold hearty as well as heat tolerant, they can move through 4 seasons in the yard with you. Make sure they have a cozy coop for the winters and shade in the summer to make them most comfortable. Cochins are a breed that do not reveal their gender upon hatch.

Are Cochin bantams heat tolerant?

Cold hearty as well as heat tolerant, they can move through 4 seasons in the yard with you. Make sure they have a cozy coop for the winters and shade in the summer to make them most comfortable. Cochins are a breed that do not reveal their gender upon hatch.

How long before Cochin chickens lay eggs?

8 months old
Egg Production Cochins are rarely bought for their laying abilities. At best they are a moderate layer – this means she will lay 2-3 medium brown eggs each week. This adds up to 150-180 per year. They are slow to develop so may not start to laying eggs until they are 8 months old.

What color eggs do white Cochin chickens lay?

light brown
Cochins also only lay about 150-180 eggs per year. Their eggs are light brown, and they can be large.

Are Cochin roosters aggressive?

Cochins are calm, friendly birds. Even the roosters are known for being fairly mellow. The boys rarely get aggressive, mean, or quarrelsome. However, the bantam boys are not so mellow – they can be feisty, aggressive, and fight for territory.

Are Cochins friendly?

Cochins are calm, friendly birds. Even the roosters are known for being fairly mellow. The boys rarely get aggressive, mean, or quarrelsome.

Are Cochins quiet?

The Cochin is a large, high-quality heritage breed that is quiet as well as affable. These birds are often kept as pets, and while they aren’t phenomenal egg layers, they have great maternal skills and a quiet, easy going nature that make them ideal for backyard farms.

Do Cochin bantams fly?

Some strains of Cochin Bantams can’t fly. For these birds, you’ll only need a 2-foot fence to contain them. However, some strains do fly and may need a fully enclosed run. Cochins that are unable to fly will need lower roosting bars than your average bantam.

Are Cochins cold hardy?

Typically, Cochins are an excellent cold hardy choice with their stout, round bodies & super fluffy feathers. But when the feathers curl around and don’t lay flat against the body, they lose their insulating power.

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Where can I buy Cochin chickens?

You can find them easily at your local farm store (like Tractor Supply, which is where I found my Cochin bantams) or a Cochin chicken hatchery. You can also find Cochin chickens for sale online and even be shipped to your doorstep.

Do Cochin chickens lay eggs in the winter?

They can also produce large eggs in winter months, if the conditions are right, but most of the time, Cochin chicken breeders give their flock a break from laying during the winter. You also might find in the hottest days of summer, your hens stop laying.

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