Blue Cochins - fantastic birds!!!

bedifferent · « **on:** February 18, 2008, 12:01 »

Does anyone have any of these amazing birds??

I have just brought 2 blue cochins at a poultry show and i am amazed at how friendly they are. Quite happy to sit on your shoulder!! Only had them for 2 days. Great for children apparently and i can see why. They are getting a bit of a hard time from Ruby (hybrid brown) who sees herself as the leader of the pack. Any suggestions as to how i can ease this difficult time??

Also, i understand that they are not fantastic layers?? The info card with them said that they were hatched in summer 07 - should they be laying by now or are they slow to get to that point. I am told that they can grow to 13lbs!! :shock:

Any help or experience would be appreciated.

babypoogle · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2008, 13:54 »

No, but I posted a similar question this morning! Got a piccy?

Poogle xx

eggs on legs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2008, 14:14 »

What do they look like ??
:shock:

babypoogle · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2008, 14:21 »

A big bundle of blue feathers! The one I was offered had lighter tail feathers, giving it a lacy look. Very pretty.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2008, 14:42 »

They are beautiful birds

This article says that they lay about 100 small eggs per year

http://www.dtbcentre.co.uk/cochin.htm

babypoogle · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2008, 20:20 »

2 a week-ish? That won't feed my family of 6!

Poogle xxx

spizanne · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2008, 22:30 »

They are beautiful birds, I only have one, a cockerel but will be getting some hens soon, how old are yours? please note this breed matures late and the cocks get to about 13lbs in weight, the hens about 9lbs so they wont be sitting on your shoulder for long. Check out The Devonshire Traditional Breed Centre, for more info, in the mid 1800's these birds cost over £2500 each to buy, enjoy them. Bruno was given to me because he attacked his owner but I,ve had no probs with him, in fact yesterday he cured my rat problem, bless

Foxy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2008, 22:39 »

I have a beautiful cochin cockerel called Biggins he is big mind. Im looking to get a blue and black girl for him. They are big softies though have no problems of agression from him

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Foxy