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Egg Size
Large
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Egg Quantity
Good (3/wk)
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Egg Color
Brown
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Cold Tolerance
Hardy In Winter
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Heat Tolerance
Not Especially Heat Tolerant
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Abundance
Common
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Personality
Friendly
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Size
Large Fowl
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Feathered feet
Yes
Silver Laced Cochin Standard Chicken
Silver Laced Cochin Standard Chicken
The Chicken Coop Company introduces the Silver Laced Cochin Standard, a large, gentle bird with beautiful fluffy feathers and feathered legs. Perfect as a family pet or for raising chicks, this breed lays small to medium brown eggs. Order your Silver Cochin Standard chicks today for a friendly addition to your flock.
Health and Care:
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Tough and Hardwearing: The Splash Cochin Standard is a tough bird that can be adapted to both cold and moderate climates. Due to their dense feathering they are suitable for cooler temps but their thick plumage can make them more prone to overheating in hot climates. In warmer months make sure to provide them with shade, fresh water and good ventilation.
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Disease Resistance: Cochins including the Splash are generally disease resistant and robust. However like all chickens they can still be affected by common poultry diseases such as mites, lice and respiratory issues. Regular cleaning of the coop, good ventilation and a balanced diet will keep them healthy.
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Feather Care: Their dense fluffy feathers need regular grooming especially around their legs and feet where dirt can collect. Regular cleaning and keeping their feathers dry will prevent them from getting matted or dirty which can affect their health.
Egg Laying:
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Moderate Egg Layer: The Splash Cochin Standard is a moderate egg layer. They will lay around 180-240 eggs per year. The eggs are medium to large and are usually brown.
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Year Round Laying: Like most chickens their laying will slow down in the winter months due to shorter days but they will still lay consistently if given proper lighting and care.
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Large Brown Eggs: The eggs they lay are medium to large and brown so good for home consumption and small scale egg production.
Temperament:
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Gentle and Friendly: Splash Cochins are known for their calm, docile and gentle temperament. They are one of the friendliest breeds and make a great choice for families, beginners and people looking for a chicken that is easy to handle and interact with.
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Social: They are social and enjoy the company of other chickens. They get along well in mixed flock settings, they are not too dominant or territorial. Their calm nature makes them less likely to cause issues in a flock and they get along well with other breeds.
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Non Aggressive: Splash Cochins are not aggressive. They are quiet and peaceful making them suitable for backyard and urban farms where noise is a concern. They are also less flighty than other breeds making them easy to handle and comfortable with human interaction.
Appearance:
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Splash Plumage: The most distinctive feature of the Splash Cochin is the plumage. The term "Splash" refers to the pattern of the bird, a mix of white, blue and black feathers creating a "splashed" effect. Their feathers are soft and fluffy making them very ornamental.
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Large and Stocky: The Splash Cochin is a large breed, hens are around 8-9 pounds and roosters 10-12 pounds. They are gentle and easy to manage despite their size.
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Feathered Legs and Feet: Like other Cochins Splash Cochins have feathered legs and feet. This adds to their charm and ornamental appearance but requires some maintenance to keep the feathers clean and not matted.
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Single Comb and Wattles: Splash Cochins have a single comb and red wattles that contrast with their soft fluffy plumage. The comb is medium size and upright adding to their clean and striking appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are Cochin chickens good egg layers?
Cochins are primarily raised for their ornamental value, often kept as show birds or as charming pets. While they can produce a fair number of eggs, they tend to go broody quite often, which reduces their overall yearly egg output.
What is the lifespan of a silver laced Cochin?
Cochins come in a wide range of colors, including white, black, laced, blue, and various shades of gold and buff. Typically, they live between 8 to 10 years.
Are Cochins friendly?
Cochins, one of the larger chicken breeds, are exceptionally friendly and gentle. These birds enjoy human interaction, often perching on laps, and are known for their nurturing nature, sometimes even caring for animals other than their own chicks.
How to care for Cochin chickens?
Providing fresh, clean water is essential, and it’s ideal to refresh it multiple times a day. Although Cochins are not particularly aggressive when it comes to reproduction, limiting the presence of a male can help reduce stress, especially during warmer months. Additionally, adjusting their feed slightly can be beneficial.
Silver Laced Cochin 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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