Description
Golden Cochin Bantam Chicken
Breed History and Origin
The experienced breeders at Cackle Hatchery® are proud to offer the Golden Cochin Bantam, a miniature version of the Standard Cochin chicken. Originating from Asia, Cochin Bantams have long been valued for their ornamental appearance and broody characteristics. The Golden Cochin Bantam was recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1965 within the Feather Legged Bantam class. Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing its bloodline of Cochin Bantams since 1971, maintaining the consistency and quality of this well-known breed.
Appearance and Breed Characteristics
Golden Cochin Bantam chickens are known for their full, fluffy feathering and heavily feathered legs and feet, which give them their signature rounded appearance. This variety features a striking combination of golden brown and black feathering, making it especially attractive in ornamental and exhibition flocks. Mature hens typically weigh about 26 ounces, while roosters average around 30 ounces. Pullets generally weigh about 24 ounces, and cockerels about 26 ounces.
Egg Production and Performance
Golden Cochin Bantam hens lay small brown bantam-sized eggs, and egg production is considered fair. While not a high-production breed, they provide a steady contribution to backyard flocks.
Temperament and Flock Suitability
This breed is well known for its docile and calm temperament, making it an excellent choice for families and backyard poultry keepers. Cochin Bantams are especially valued for their strong broody instincts and are often used as reliable mothers for hatching and raising chicks. Fertility percentages generally range between 40–55%, with a recommended mating ratio of six females to one male. Gender accuracy typically ranges between 75–80%. They prefer lower roosting heights between 0 to 2 feet, which suits their heavier feathering and body type.
Backyard and Exhibition Use
The Golden Cochin Bantam is primarily an ornamental and exhibition breed, but it is also widely kept as a backyard pet due to its gentle nature and broody tendencies. Their unique feathering and calm personality make them a favorite among poultry enthusiasts.
Customers interested in a larger version of this breed may also like the Golden Laced Cochin Chicken https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/golden-lace-cochin-standard-chicks/
You may also like Cochin Bantam Special Surplus https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/cochin-bantam-special/
Golden Cochin Bantam Chicken FAQs
What color eggs do Golden Cochin Bantams lay? They lay small brown bantam-sized eggs.
Are Golden Cochin Bantams good mothers? Yes. They are very broody and excellent for hatching and raising chicks.
Are Golden Cochin Bantams good for backyard flocks? Yes. They are docile, easy to manage, and ideal for backyard environments.
Do Golden Cochin Bantams need low roosts? Yes. Their feathered legs and body type make lower roosting heights ideal.
Availability
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Monica Bailey –
Love this breed! Very friendly, clam and cute! Great for my backyard coop. Loves to hang out in the garden with me. I would definitely order this one again.
MICHELLE COLE –
Absolutely love our order! Strong healthy chicks grew up to be beautiful healthy pullets! They are the perfect size! Perfect coloring! Best feathering! Will definitely order again next year!!!
s.kress –
Meant to give a 3 star rating on my previous review, not a 4 star. 3 star because they are healthy and pretty but only 3 stars due to the sexing screw up.
s.kress –
Beautiful chicks, healthy. Bought as a gift for my daughter who loves the Golden Laced.
Ordered 3 pullets and unfortunately received 3 cockerels.
Realize it’s not 100% accuracy but it is discouraging to place an order for sexed chicks (pullets) and end up with males. Being a small order and having to pay the extra $20.00 I would hope that I wasn’t paying for males that I have no use for.
My other orders from Cackle were spot on in their sexing but I have to say they were all auto-sexed breeds so am not sure if vent sexer had an “off” day this time or someone pulled these Golden Laced from the wrong box.
Cackle Hatchery Team –
So sorry Lin
Please send us pictures. Perhaps you were sent the standard sized cochin. Please contact us so we can make this right. Call 417-532-4581 or email cacklehatchery@cacklehatchery.com
Lin –
not miniature cochin I expected
I wonder if my order was confused? I have given these 6 month old chickens to my daughter as these are huge in comparison to the rest of my cochin breeds. Nice chickens, nice demeanor and coloring, expect nice sized eggs, just too big for my flock.
farmer john –
needs more brreding work
These birds I do have to give them credit for really well pattern of Golden Laced but they ate a bit leggy and don’t have enough width through the body very narrow and pointed especially the high end and rump and really need for breeding feathering down the leg and shanks. Not show quality at all and pricey for pets.
JLD –
Very happy with my golden laced bantam chickens and with Cackle Hatchery.
My 5 golden laced cochin bantams are now 5 months old. They have thrived and developed into beautiful hens. Very gentle and easy to work with. This is the second time I have ordered from Cackle Hatchery. Both times the baby chicks have arrived healthy and strong.
chick –
Purchased a cockerel and 4 pullets for my daughter.She showed them in our small county fair and won champion bantam with the cockerel. sweet birds.
Nice birds
Rusty –
Wonderful birds
We are quite satisfied with our birds. They are healthy, robust and quite friendly. More pets than livestock, they are very easy to cate for.
Philip –
Active and healthy birds
My birds are now 4 months old. One extra bird was sent with my order, but didn’t make it, so I got exactly as many as I paid for. The remaining birds arrived healthy, grew quickly, and developed nice variations in their coloring. Some have feathers that are mostly black with a little bit of brown in the center, others are more brown than black. There are different shades of brown as well. They are all friendly, quiet, and will eat from my hand. Surprisingly, they don’t seem interested in meal worms, which my previous chickens loved. Favorite treats are corn meal, grasshoppers, and bee pollen.
WallFarms –
Hobbying with our new breed of chicken
We received our order of 5 Golden Laced Cochin Bantams almost 3 weeks ago along with 27 other chicks. We are looking forward to watching these grow. They are already making good progress.This is our second order from your hatchery and have been very pleased with each order. My wife and I also attended the festival this past year and enjoyed our time there. Thanks for your hard work in producing good stock. We always share Cackle Hatchery as being the source for our flock.
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