Black Cochin Standard Chicken

Black Cochin Standard Chicken
  • Black Cochin Standard – Sold as Baby Chicks Only

       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3

                               Female= 3

                                Male=1

                                Total of 3 birds to ship       

Seasonal/Shipped Mid Feb thru Mid August

Limit of 10 on Sexed Cochins

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Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart

Use the chicken breed list below to help you choose the right chicken. This list includes all of the chicken breeds that are for sale at Cackle Hatchery. Click the name of the chicken breed for more information, to see an image of that breed and for purchasing options. Chicken Breed Name Egg Size & Production […]

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Can Chickens Swim, Like a Duck?

Swimming chicken

Chickens can swim, and some actually enjoy it. Others, not so much. That’s because a chicken is not as well equipped for swimming as a duck. But most chickens will at least wade into water to cool themselves down on a hot summer day. If the water is deep enough, a chicken might even paddle […]

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Thank you for updating your dealer listing

Enjoy your free downloadable gift for updating your dealer listing with us here at Cackle Hatchery! Click Here to Download  As an added bonus after downloading feel free to print any Cackle Hatchery sales sheets for poultry you may need instore: PRINTABLE CHICK SALES SHEETS Tips for printing: Make sure your printer settings are set […]

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5 Best First Chickens for Kids

Two children viewing a baby chick

A child’s initial experience with chickens is often the most memorable. To ensure that the youngster’s introduction to chickens is pleasant and fun, consider these qualities when choosing the best first chickens for kids: They are calm in disposition They are friendly with people The breed is appropriate for small hands The chickens enjoy hugs […]

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What You Can Learn from a Chicken’s APA Class

A mixed flock of chickens in a backyard

For exhibition purposes, large chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) are organized into six classes. Most of the classes represent the geographic region where the breeds originated or were developed. Knowing a chicken’s APA class lets you infer a number of things about the breed, including temperament, laying ability, climate tolerance, and […]

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