Bantams
Small brown eggs, 2 to 3 lb at maturity, and a friendly, docile, calm temperament.
Breed specifications
Cochin Bantams are friendly, docile chickens that tend to be submissive. The Cochins were introduced to the U.S. around 1850 from China. They require good-quality feed and make remarkably good pets. They make excellent brooders because of their calm, maternal nature. Red Frizzle Cochins are only sold in the Cochin Bantam assortment.
Fun fact: Red Frizzle Cochins are only available in the Cochin Bantam assortment.
Common questions
About 104 small brown eggs per year.
Cochin Bantams weigh 2 to 3 lb at maturity.
Friendly, Docile, Calm.
From Hoover's Hatchery
When it is time to go from learning to Keeping, Hoover's has a complete selection of backyard poultry, hatched with care and shipped to your door or to a partner store near you.
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