Splash Cochin Standard Chicken

Splash Cochin Standard Chicken

The Splash Cochin Standard Chicken is a large-sized breed, well-known for its striking appearance and calm nature. This variety features feathered legs and soft, fluffy plumage, with a grey base color and distinctive black spots. These chickens are particularly docile, making them excellent pets, especially around children. They tend to be easy-going and friendly, which contributes to their reputation as ideal for backyard flocks.

Despite their large size, Splash Cochin Standard Chickens typically lay small to medium-sized eggs. They are also great mothers and make wonderful hens for raising chicks, offering an additional benefit to those interested in breeding. Their impressive feathering, coupled with their gentle temperament, makes them a favorite among both hobbyists and families alike.

Health and Care:

• Hardy and Tough: The Splash Cochin Standard is a tough bird that can handle cold and mild climates. Due to their dense feathering they are good for cooler temperatures but their thick feathering 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.
  
  

• Disease Resistant: Cochins including the Splash are generally disease resistant and hardy. But like all chickens they can still get mites, lice and respiratory issues. Regular cleaning of the coop, good ventilation and a balanced diet is key to keeping them healthy.
  
  

• Feather Care: Their dense fluffy feathers need regular grooming especially around their legs and feet where dirt can accumulate. Regular cleaning and keeping their feathers dry will prevent them from getting matted or soiled which can affect their health.
  
  
  

Egg Laying:

• Moderate Egg Production: Splash Cochin Standard is a moderate egg layer. The eggs are medium to large and brown.

• Year Round Laying: Like most chickens their egg production will slow down in winter months due to shorter day light but they can still lay consistently if given proper lighting and care.

• Large Brown Eggs: The eggs they lay are medium to large and brown, good for home consumption and small scale egg production.
  
  

Temperament:

• Gentle and Friendly: Splash Cochins are known for their calm, docile and gentle temperament. They are one of the friendliest and most affectionate breeds, good for families, beginners and people looking for a chicken that is easy to handle and interact with.
  
  

• Sociable: These chickens are sociable and love the company of other chickens. They get along well in mixed flock and are not too dominant or territorial. Their calm nature makes them less likely to cause issues in a flock and they tend to get along with other breeds.
  
  

• Not Aggressive: Splash Cochins are not aggressive. They are quiet and peaceful, good for backyard and urban farms where noise is a concern. They are less flighty than other breeds making them easy to handle and comfortable with human interaction.
  
  

Appearance:

• Splash Plumage: The most distinctive feature of the Splash Cochin is the plumage. The term "Splash" refers to the color pattern which is a mix of white, blue and black feathers creating a splash effect. Their feathers are soft and fluffy making them very ornamental.
  
  

• Feathered Legs and Feet: Like other Cochins, Splash Cochins have feathered legs and feet. This feature adds to their charm and ornamental value but requires some maintenance to prevent the feathers from getting soiled or matted.
  
  

• Single Comb and Wattles: Splash Cochins have a single comb and red wattles that contrast beautifully with their soft fluffy plumage. Their comb is medium size and upright adding to their clean and striking appearance.

• 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
  
• Roost Height: 0 to 2 feet
  
• Country of Origin – Asia
  
• APA: No
  
• 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.