Barred Cochin Standard Chicken
The Chicken Coop Company
Barred Cochin Standard Chicken
The Barred Cochin Standard chicken is a rare and highly sought-after breed known for its distinctive feathering and large size. These gentle giants are perfect for families, as their calm temperament makes them ideal for children and farm life. With unique feathered legs and a striking barred pattern, this breed stands out for both its beauty and its personality.
This particular color variant of the Cochin is hard to find, with only a few breeders across the USA specializing in it. The Chicken Coop Company has continued to enhance their flock by incorporating select breeding lines, including the renowned Roland Doerr bloodline, ensuring top-quality birds ideal for show and exhibition purposes. Whether you're looking for an excellent show bird or a friendly farm companion, the Barred Cochin Standard chicken is an exceptional choice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are Barred Cochin Standard chickens good for families?
Yes, Barred Cochin Standard chickens have a gentle temperament, making them excellent for families with children and suitable as farm pets.
How large do Barred Cochin Standard chickens grow?
These chickens are known for their large size, with roosters weighing around 11 pounds and hens typically reaching about 8.5 pounds.
Are Barred Cochin Standard chickens suitable for exhibitions?
Yes, Barred Cochin Standard chickens are popular in poultry shows due to their impressive size, feathering, and overall appearance.
How rare is the Barred Cochin Standard chicken?
The Barred Cochin Standard is a rare color variation with limited breeders in the USA, making it a prized addition for poultry enthusiasts.
Barred Cochin 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 1982.
- 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.
Notice: We do not sell items on Amazon or other websites.
