Blue Cochin Standard Chicken
The Chicken Coop Company
Blue Cochin Standard Chicken
Are you looking for a unique and eye-catching bird for your home or farm? At The Chicken Coop Company, we offer several varieties of the standard size Cochin, known for its calm and friendly demeanor. The Blue Cochin Standard, first introduced to America in the 1800s, stands out with its stunning blue-tinted feathers, large size, and abundant feathering, including its feathered legs.
This breed is a reliable layer of small to medium-sized eggs, and hens are excellent at raising chicks and going broody. They are a popular choice for those seeking a gentle, nurturing bird. Our Blue Cochin flock has been carefully bred to ensure healthy and vigorous birds, adding fresh bloodlines to maintain their vitality. If you're interested in adding this beautiful bird to your farm, you can place your order for Blue Cochin Standard baby chicks today or reach out to us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the temperament of Blue Cochin chickens?
Blue Cochin chickens are known for their docile, friendly, and calm nature, making them ideal for families and farms with other poultry. They are easy to handle and are well-suited for backyard flocks.
How many eggs do Blue Cochin hens lay?
Blue Cochin hens typically lay small to medium-sized eggs and can produce around 2-3 eggs per week. They are also known for being good mothers and going broody, making them excellent for raising chicks.
What makes Blue Cochin chickens unique?
Blue Cochin chickens are recognized for their large size, beautiful blue-tinted feathers, and fluffy feathering, including feathered legs. Their calm demeanor and excellent mothering abilities also set them apart.
How should I care for Blue Cochin chickens in colder climates?
Blue Cochin chickens are well-suited for colder climates due to their dense feathering, which helps keep them warm. However, it's important to provide a dry and draft-free shelter to ensure their health during harsh winters.
Blue Cochin Standard Chicken Facts
- Poultry Show Class: Asiatic Class
- Weights – Hen—–8 1/2 lbs
Rooster——11 lbs
Pullet—7 lbs
Cockerel—-9 lbs
- Purpose and Type – Ornamental and meat; Exhibition
- Egg Shell Color – Brown
- Egg Production – 110-160 eggs per year (Estimates only)
- Egg Size: Medium-Large
- Temperament: Docile
- Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
- Broody: Setter
- Mating Ratio: 6 Females to 1 Male
- Roost Height: 0 to 2 feet
- Country of Origin – Asia
- APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1965.
- TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
- Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm developing our bloodline or strain of pure color varieties of standard size Cochin chickens since 1975.
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