I agree, Cochins have a really big and entertaining personality that’s hard to match! Tux was definitely overwhelmed by his large Cochin friend He got first in his category but lost out overall in variety to a really pretty mottled hen he’s still really young though, lots more filling in to do!
The owner of the mottled hen also has silkied Cochins. Almost bought one But I reallllly don’t need more chickens right now unless they will go towards goals in my breeding. So I stayed strong!
Ah, congrats on the placement regardless! Sounds like Tux will be bringing home all the ribbons once he's had the chance to fill in more.
She is pretty! And I love to hear about more silkied Cochins being out there, of course!! I don't know how you could resist--but, of course, silkied feathering on breeds other than Silkies is probably my biggest weakness with chickens!
I know, right? His owner just adored him too, I can’t imagine keeping that size Cochin and ALL those feathers clean and perfect! I think bantams take long enough
I don't know how you do it with bantams!! We've had a relatively warm winter so far (until recently, that is!) and my poor Cochins' feet are so dirty from the rain and mud.