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Cochin
Cochins are large, rounded birds whose calm presence and dramatic plumage made them favorites of the nineteenth-century poultry fancy.
Breed profile
What makes the Cochin distinctive
- Origin
- China
- Traditional role
- Ornamental and broody
- Known for
- Abundant feathering, including feathered legs
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Cochin is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.