The first ones were a buff color and their size and thick soft feathering created quite a sensation, especially in England. With their thick fluffy plumage, the birds look even larger. Their skin is yellow and they lay a brown egg. Although bred mostly for exhibition, they make a good meat bird.
Cochins are usually very calm birds and easily made into pets.
They are also excellent broodies. Cochin bantams are also very popular. To cut down on load time, Cochin chicks are on a separate page. Cochins International Dennis Wollard 1913 Beau Bassin Rd.