Description
Blue Cochin Bantam Chicken
Breed History and Origin
Cackle Hatchery® is proud to introduce the Blue Cochin Bantam, one of several well-established Cochin Bantam varieties we offer. Cochins originated in Asia and became widely popular in the United States during the 1800s due to their size, feathering, and gentle temperament. The bantam version carries these same traits in a smaller, more manageable bird. The Blue variety was recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1977. Cackle Hatchery® has been developing its own bloodline or strain of pure Cochin Bantams since 1971, focusing on feather quality, temperament, and consistency.
Appearance and Breed Characteristics
The Blue Cochin Bantam is known for its soft, fluffy feathering combined with a smooth blue-gray coloration. Like all Cochins, it has a rounded, full-bodied appearance with heavy feathering that extends down the legs and feet, placing it in the Feather Legged Bantam (All Colors) class. Mature roosters typically weigh around 30 ounces and hens around 26 ounces, with pullets and cockerels slightly smaller. Their dense feathering gives them a larger, more substantial look than their actual size, making them stand out in both backyard and exhibition settings.
Egg Production and Broodiness
The Blue Cochin Bantam offers fair egg production for a bantam, laying small brown eggs on a consistent but moderate basis. One of the breed’s strongest traits is its broodiness. Hens are reliable setters and are often used to hatch eggs, making them a practical choice for keepers who want a natural broody hen. Fertility typically ranges from 40–55%, with a recommended mating ratio of approximately six females to one male.
Temperament and Backyard Suitability
This breed is exceptionally docile and easy to handle, making it one of the best choices for families and beginner chicken keepers. Their calm nature allows them to integrate well into mixed flocks, especially with other gentle breeds. Due to their heavy feathering and body structure, they prefer lower roosts, typically between 0 to 2 feet. Clean, dry housing is important to keep their leg and foot feathering in good condition.
Production Positioning and Exhibition Use
The Blue Cochin Bantam is best positioned as a pet, broody hen, and ornamental breed with light egg production. While they do produce eggs, their primary value lies in their temperament, strong broodiness, and striking feathering. They are also a strong exhibition bird due to their size, feather quality, and overall structure.
Breeding Note / Color Note
Blue coloration does not breed true and follows specific genetic patterns, meaning offspring may include blue, black, or splash variations. Understanding blue breeding is important when working with this variety. Selection should also focus on maintaining even color distribution, dense feathering, and proper body shape.
Related Resources
Many people who like this breed of chicken also like the standard version of the breed, the Blue Cochin Chicken. https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/bluecochinstandard/
Also may like Cochin Bantam Special Surplus. https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/cochin-bantam-special/
NOTE: About Breeding Blue https://www.cacklehatchery.com/guarantees-policies/#breedingblue
FAQ
Do Blue Cochin Bantams go broody often?
Yes, they are very broody and are commonly used to hatch eggs.
Are Blue Cochin Bantams good for cold climates?
Yes, their heavy feathering helps them tolerate colder weather, provided their housing stays dry.
Do Blue Cochin Bantams breed true to color?
No, blue coloration can produce blue, black, or splash offspring depending on breeding.
Are Blue Cochin Bantams aggressive?
No, they are known for being very docile and easy to handle.
How many eggs do Blue Cochin Bantams lay per week?
They lay a few small brown eggs per week, consistent with fair bantam production.
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Carly Kubinski –
5 stars because Cackle has the best bantam cochins hands down. I ordered 5, got 6. (One unfortunately passed away a few months after) of my remaining, I have 3 roosters ( 1 ended up being black) and 2 pullets. They are a beautiful shade of blue. They are quite friendly. As chicks they were very strong and healthy on arrival. I will order again!
Sue S –
Excellent quality
I love these little birds. The blue Cochin bantams that I received are of an excellent quality. They all meet the poultry standards for show birds. They are very mellow little birds with fun personalities. The rooster that I kept is a mellow guy without the nasty rooster habits. I was really pleased with the customer services and business practices of Calckle Hatchery, the chicks arrived live and I only lost a couple of them. A straight run so 1/2 were cockerels. I gave those to a friend who will show them at the National Western this Jan, all of the little hens are laying, they produce a small bantie sized egg, pearl to off white in color. It takes 3 of these eggs to make up the volume of a regular chicken egg. These birds are a lot of fun. In the future I will only buy from cackle hatchery.
HHF Blues –
Great birds!!!
I am showing the blues at 4-H and Open poultry shows and I have done well with them! They all have great personalities and are easy to train for shows and to sit on your arm with no hassle! The judges always say I have a great flock of birds! After I received the birds I had blues to splashes, both have their goods and bads with show quality but with more birds from here and my own breeding I keep coming closer to a perfect bird!!!
steve –
blue cochins
blue cochins are one of my favorite colors I received 1 rooster and 4 hens. got lucky with the total.
Bantam Lover –
Great Breed
I ordered blue Cochin Bantams for my grandson as his first breed to show in fairs. This breed is beautiful and friendly. My grandson has shown them in the county, district, and state fair; and has won blue ribbons with each bird. I heartily recommend these for children as a starter bird.
Gigi –
Blue Cochins
Beautiful babies, arrived healthy and happy and are thriving at 3 mos old now. Love Cackle Hatchery!
Brent in Florida July 2018 –
Blue, Black, and Splash Cochin Bantams
I ordered 10 Blue, 10 Black, and 20 Splash Cochin Bantam Chicks and Cackle sent me 43 total on July 13th. As of today July 28th all are still alive and are as healthy as can be. This is the second time this year I have ordered chicks from Cackle Hatchery and have had healthy lively chicks sent to me both times. Cackle Hatchery is the greatest and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks Cackle for the great chicks.
Harry Pennsylvania June 2009 –
Cackle Hatchery
Chicks arrived on June 5. All is well and they are happy and hungry. Thank you
Mark, California February 2010 –
GREAT JOB
You hear a lot of complaints all the time. (I have read your message to the customers). What I want to tell you TODAY, however is THAT I THINK YOU DO A GREAT JOB, AND I AM 100% SATISFIED A++++WITH YOUR SERVICE, THE QUALITY OF THE BIRDS SENT, YOUR CATALOG, THE INTERNET AND ALL OF CACKLE HATCHERY–I LOVE IT. I have been ordering almost yearly from Cackle for about 10 years now I believe and I am never disappointed. There is nothing but good that comes from Cackle!
Saranne, Tennessee September 2010 –
Thanks!
A couple years ago I ordered some blue Cochins from you. I lost several and you replaced them. I never wrote and said thank you, so I am writing you now. This year I ordered 30 Easter Egg bantams and I cannot tell you how pleased I am with them. They were hatched 03/17/10 and have been laying over a month already. They are nicely muffed and bearded. Their body shapes and colors are lovely. I have joined the Ameraucana Breeders Club and have seen some pictures of quality show chickens and realize now how nice my chickens are. I am delighted and appreciative.
Brad & Vicki Texas May 2010 –
Cackle Hatchery
We received them the morning after I wrote you. Chickens are wonderful!! We only had 1 die about 4 hours after we put them in the brooder. I am very happy with Cackle Hatchery. This is the 2nd time we have ordered chickens from you all. We will always do business with you and we will let our friends know. Thank you