Cochin chickens | Full Details

Behavior/Temperament

Cochin chickens are comparatively lazy than other chicken breeds. Their lazy lifestyle and rounded appearance affect their health. And they tend to suffer from metabolism and heart problems. They like to be kept on short grass and usually not venture onto longer vegetation. Because longer vegetation can damage the feathers on their feet. They take very little room compared to their large body size. They usually like to be contained with fencing but you should avoid putting them onto cold. A 2-3 feet fence will be sufficient enough for keeping them contained, because they do not fly. But you also have to be concerned about the predators. Cochin chickens are very friendly, calm and are of maternal nature. That’s why they make excellent broodies. They are not among the good layers. They lay medium size eggs but not many. It takes 22 days to hatch their eggs and chicks are pretty strong. Cochin chickens tend to be submissive when kept with other aggressive chicken breeds. They require good quality feed and take long time to be mature. Usually, they become mature in two years. They are also very good as pets and have an average lifespan of 8-10 years.

Cochin Chicken | Breed Profile
Breed Name	Cochin
Other Name	None
Breed Purpose	Ornamental
Breed Temperament	Calm, Friendly, Bears confinement well, Easily handled, Quite, Hens are very good mothers
Breed Size	Large (4 – 5 kg)
Broodiness	Frequent
Comb	Single
Climate Tolerance	Cold
Egg Color	Light Brown
Egg Size	Medium
Egg Productivity	Low
Feathered Legs	Yes
Rarity	Common
Varieties	Black, Buff, Blue, Golden laced, Partridge, Red, Splash, Silver laced and White

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The Good

• Affectionate
• Very beautiful
• Calm
• Cuddly
• Dedicated
• Friendly
• Fluffy
• Good mother
• Great pet
• Submissive when kept with other aggressive breeds

The Bad

• Lazy chicken breed
• Not good layers
• Not suitable for hot climates

Is Cochin Chicken Good for You?

Yes, Cochin chickens are good for you if you…….

• Want to raise some very beautiful chickens.
• Are willing to have some calm and friendly chickens.
• Want to keep some broody hens which are also great mothers.
• Want to have some beautiful and friendly chickens as pets.
• Are thinking about adding some chickens to your existing flock.
• Live somewhere with cold climate.
• Want to enhance the beauty of your backyard.