Is there a bantam cochin?

Day Old Cochin Bantam Chicks Hatching mid-February to November. The cochin bantam is one of the most popular feather-legged bantams to own. There are 16 color varieties already recognized in the bantam standard. They are small balls of fluff, docile, and a wonderful addition for any backyard flock.

What is the difference between a cochin and a bantam?

The Cochin is a large chicken with hens weighing around 8½lb and roosters around 10-11lb. If you are looking for a smaller breed there are bantam varieties known as Pekin bantams. Pekin hens weigh 26oz with roosters coming in at 30oz. There are 16 color varieties of bantams to choose from.

How long do cochin bantams live?

Cochins seem to be healthy birds and can live up to around 10 years other than these concerns. Cochins are prone to getting bumblefoot due to their large size.

Is a Cochin chicken a bantam?

Cochins are the most popular of the feather footed legged bantams and one of our best sellers. To help ensure a safe arrival, the minimum number of Bantam chicks for any chick order is 15. A very popular variety that has a very soft golden buff color throughout.

Are Cochin bantams cold hardy?

Typically, Cochins are an excellent cold hardy choice with their stout, round bodies & super fluffy feathers. But when the feathers curl around and don’t lay flat against the body, they lose their insulating power.

How big are Cochin bantams?

Cochin chicken

Traits
Weight	Male: Standard: 3.6–5.9 kg Bantam: 900 g Female: Standard: 3.2–5.0 kg Bantam: 800 g
Egg colour	brown
Comb type	single
Classification

At what age do bantam Cochins start laying?

8-9 months
Cochins are slow to mature, and start laying at 8-9 months, not the standard 6 like most egg laying breeds (4 for Leghorns and production hens). Even our bantams took a while to start laying!

Can Cochins fly?

Because of their size, regular-sized Cochin chickens do not fly, which makes them a favorite for hobbyists.