First of all, farmers give preference to those breeds of chickens that are distinguished by high rates of meat and egg production. But there are amateurs who prefer to grow a decorative bird in their backyard. Cochinchin is a breed of chickens that will decorate more than one yard.

History of creation

Some poultry farmers believe that the Cochin Chickens came to Russia from the Vietnamese region of Cochin. According to another version, China is considered the birthplace of birds. The dwarf Cochin Chickens live in the palaces of the Chinese emperors and are considered an ornamental bird.

It doesn't matter where exactly, but still in the middle of the nineteenth century, this species of birds came to European countries and became popular among fans of everything unusual. First of all, the farmers were interested in the extraordinary plumage of the birds. Secondly, chickens of this breed are rather large in build, so they were ideal for obtaining a large amount of tender meat.

Cochinhin - a breed of chickens

In Russia, the Cochinchin appeared at the end of the nineteenth century. Initially, they were taken up by local breeders in order to develop a domestic breed that had to meet all the requirements of consumers of meat and eggs. Today this breed has remained decorative.

Description of Cochinquin chickens

Chickens of the Cochinhin breed differ from their relatives by their massive body and rich plumage. Very broad in the back and chest. The Cochin-Chin rooster has a small head, on which a small comb flaunts, yet more noticeable, unlike chicken combs. The tail feathers are short, lush and at the same time heavy. Females also have short, but lush tails along with there.

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Due to the abundant plumage, the birds' legs and necks visually appear short, along with this strong and strong. At first glance, it seems that feather balls are walking around the courtyard.

Important! Within the breed, birds are divided into certain types, depending on the color of the plumage. Each variety has strict selection criteria by which the herd is divided.

There are such types within the breed:

  1. Blue Cochinchin - This breed of chickens has a characteristic blue-gray color, in which blue tones still prevail. The male may have a back that is dark to black.
  2. The white variety has a snow-white plumage, which makes them difficult to see in the snow in winter. You can only distinguish by the ridges and beaks, which are, respectively, red and yellow.
  3. In the black subspecies, the plumage should be black, while a dark green tint on the upper feathers is allowed.
  4. Fawn, or, as it is also called, the yellow type of Cochinchin, has a red color. In this case, the color should be bright, even shiny. The wings and tail are slightly different from the rest of the plumage in a dark shade.
  5. The marbled look of Kokhi chickens is distinguished by a variegated color of plumage. In all other respects, they are an exact copy of their relatives of this breed.

Dwarf chickens Cochinchin can be called another species or even a separate independent breed of birds. Considering the appearance of mini chickens, we can say that they are not very small in size. The only difference is the longer plumage, which hangs down to the ground. This gives the impression that the chicken is floating on the ground. In addition, the feathers of the dwarf breed are very soft, resembling fluff, since they do not have rods.

Dwarf marble chickens Cochinhin

The nature of the birds of this breed is very calm and balanced. They don't run, fly or create fuss. They make excellent brood hens.

In terms of productivity, chickens are significantly inferior to their relatives. Throughout the year, they carry no more than one hundred and twenty eggs, the shell of which is colored dark brown. The mass of such an egg does not exceed sixty grams. A significant difference from other chickens is that the Cochinchins are actively rushing during the winter and spring.

Note! Females grow up to four kilograms, males - up to five kilograms. Cochinchin chickens grow very slowly and only at the age of four months gain two and a half kilograms of weight. The meat of these chickens is very tasty and tender, but since birds are prone to obesity, a lot of fat can also be taken from one carcass.

Content

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Cochin Chickens are very easy to grow and maintain. You need to start growing Cochin Chicken by studying the feeding instructions. She is unpretentious in food and, thanks to her plumage, easily tolerates even northern frosts. In winter, he can easily live in a warmed chicken coop. However, suitable conditions must be created for the young. Their feathers grow very slowly, so Cochinchin chickens need warm rooms when growing.

The plus is that these birds can easily stay and grow indoors. They are not picky about walking. In winter, in order to prevent hypothermia, they can not be allowed outside at all.

Cochinchins are very heavy, for this reason, the nests for them need to be equipped low. The bird's diet is not too whimsical, they can eat whatever is offered to them. The farmer must ensure that his flock is properly fed and not fattened.

Breeding offspring

Cochin Chickens

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You can get Cochinchin offspring by laying a hen on eggs or using an incubator. The best breeding method for these chickens is to plant a hen. In this case, the chickens grow up with a well-developed immune system and do not require special care.

On a note! It is recommended to feed babies in the first days of life with mash with the addition of cottage cheese or kefir. In the second week, you can enter into the diet a small amount of compound feed, which contains many substances useful for growth and development.

Babies often climb into the food with their feet, which greatly contaminates them. Therefore, during the feeding process, do not forget to clean the feeders so that they do not grow mold or other bacteria that will cause the disease.

When the chickens grow up significantly, they are fed:

  • cereals (semolina, corn, oatmeal);
  • pumpkin;
  • potatoes;
  • carrot.

Advantages and disadvantages

Comparing the characteristics of the Cochinchin with ordinary chickens, the main advantages of the breed should be noted:

  • beautiful appearance, which makes them a decoration of the yard;
  • heavy massive body, which allows you to get a lot of meat;
  • undemanding to the content and do not sort out feed;
  • feel great indoors and do not require walking;
  • calm and balanced, do not get into a fight;
  • rush well in winter.

Regardless of the large number of advantages, these chickens also have negative features:

  • prone to obesity, so you need to be careful about their diet;
  • grow slowly and gain weight;
  • average productivity;
  • high cost of chickens.

Birds of the Cochinquin breed are very convenient for growing, but they require attention to the content, as they tend to become overgrown with fat. This, in turn, further reduces egg production. Otherwise, these chickens will become not only a source for obtaining tasty meat, but also decorate the farm.