Cackle Hatchery Black Cochin Standard Chicken - Not Sexed

Description

This is an interesting poultry breed that first arrived in the country around 1845. The name actually refers to the fact that the bird is a Chinese Shanghai Fowl, and there are many reasons why you may want to have some on your property. Not only do they get along well with children, but they are great for raising chicks. These chickens lay small to medium sized brown eggs, and this variety is notable for its dark black coloring.

Features

• 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
• 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 1874.
• TLC: Yes, Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.

Specifications

• Sex: Straight Run (Male and Female)
• Breed: Black Cochin Standard