Cochins are literally big, fluffy balls of feathers. This chicken was originally bred in China and later exported to Britain and America in the mid 19th century. As a very distinctive breed of chicken, it apparently created a bit of a craze among poultry lovers in the English-speaking world. Not only was this breed one of the largest seen, with cocks weighing up to 11 pounds (5 kg), but also the soft and plentiful plumage makes the bird quite conspicuous by exaggerating its already large size. Once in the United States, the breed underwent considerable development into its current state They exhibit extremely persistent broodiness, are good mothers and are intense layers for short periods of time. Because of their feathering, it is necessary to clip some of the feathers or resort to artificial insemination to obtain good rates of fertility.
When they were first accepted to the Standard in 1874, only the Buff, Partridge, White, and Black varieties were included. It was not until 1965 that the Sliver-Laced, Gold-Laced, Blue, and Brown breeds were accepted. The Barred Cochin was admitted in 1982.
Place of Origin: Asia
Egg Color: Brown
Class: Asiatic
Conservation Status: Watch
The cochin chicken breed is a beautiful fluff ball
