Barred Cochin Standard Chicken

Breed 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, see FAQ)
• 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: “Cackle Hatchery®  Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of pure color varieties of standard size Cochin chickens since 1975.