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Subject: 5 month old bantam black frizzle cochin roo


Author:
holly
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Date Posted: 03:52:20 11/07/09 Sat
$30
show quality
gorgeous black frizzle cochin roo
5 months old
very quiet and kid friendly
has a distinguishing golden mane

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Subject: 4 month old mille fleur bantam cochin roo


Author:
holly
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Date Posted: 03:48:29 11/07/09 Sat
$20
4 month old bantam millie cochin for sale. very handsome coloring
nicely feathered feat
albany oregon

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Subject: Looking for Lemon Blue Bantam Breeders


Author:
Gail Carlson
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Date Posted: 15:24:32 10/16/09 Fri
It is my understanding that Lemon Blue is a recognized color variety in Bantams, but I'm really having trouble tracking down any breeders. I'm seeing a lot of "Project Lemon Blue" birds, which I'm not quite sure I understand why if the color is already recognized. Is the color headed toward extinction? If you know of any breeders of true Lemon Blues, please let me know - I'm Googled out!! Thanx so much!

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Subject: Silver laced cochin large fowl


Author:
Kevin Chambers
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Date Posted: 09:15:39 11/02/09 Mon
Does anyone have some large fowl silver laced for sale? I will be attending the Columbus Ohio show. You can contact me at ZooARC@att.net. I'm located in Indiana

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Subject: Batum Cochins


Author:
Colleen
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Date Posted: 20:16:36 11/01/09 Sun
We are looking for two cochin bantam hens. Any color but Partridge or White. Will anyone be selling any at the January American Bantam Association National Meet in West Springfield Mass in January? Or have any for sale near CT.
Thanks

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Subject: Wanted Mottled Bantam Cochin Rooster


Author:
Murray Walton
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Date Posted: 12:42:37 10/31/09 Sat
Wanting to buy 1 mottled (black & white) bantam cochin rooster within 150 miles of Austin, TX. Please reply to murray.walton@gmail.com. Thanks.

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Subject: Black Cochin Bantam Hen turning Barred


Author:
Billy
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Date Posted: 12:19:59 10/29/09 Thu
I have a Black Cochin Bantam Hen turning to Barred, She was Solid Black last year, But this year she is molting in Barred her feet feathers are barred wing feathers barred some Barring showing on her Neck and breast,You lift up the back feathers they show Barring, But she still look Black just to look at her, My Question is If i breed her to a Black cock will she throw Barring or will they be Black, Not really interested in Barring, thanks for you time.
Billy

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Subject: PAIR TOCO TOUCAN BIRDS FOR SALE


Author:
annie
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Date Posted: 10:17:11 10/28/09 Wed
we have handfed male and female toco toucan birds avalable for sale DNA tested birds comes with a cage and vet checked record,their medical record are current upto date,hatchling certificate dna sex cerificates travel cage we also have fertile eggs contact us for more details

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Subject: Standard Cochins


Author:
jackie Justice
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Date Posted: 19:38:41 10/25/09 Sun
My daughter had some standard blue cochins she use to show as a junior. we had family sickness and had to get rid of them. I would like to find some good stand cochins and also would like to find some bantam birchen and columbians. If any one knows where I can find some she is wanting to do her senior project on them.

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Subject: Tom ? SB


Author:
Linda
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Date Posted: 03:10:41 10/26/09 Mon
Tom how is your Self blue cochin project coming along i am still very interested in them did you get SB out of the f2s?

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Subject: Bantams for sale


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 16:50:55 08/28/09 Fri
I will have bantam cochins available in several colors this fall. I will have brown reds and lots of extra females. They have shaped up nicely this year, and I have culled very hard from about 200 hatched. I will have a few blues, partridge, mottled, barred, and buff columbian, mostly in pairs. These will all be ready around late October. I can ship when weather permits. I will take orders now and reserve for shipment later. Priced according to quality, but know that if they are still in my coop in November they are shaping up nicely. Thanks!

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Subject: Standard Cochin


Author:
Jackie Justice
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Date Posted: 20:06:55 10/25/09 Sun
I would like to find some of the other standard cochins if any one knows where to find them.

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Subject: mottled bantem cochins


Author:
A.V. Ranch
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Date Posted: 23:07:35 10/24/09 Sat
What is the pattern suppose to look like on a mottled? It seems there are variations on the internet. I have a few I want to show next year but not sure if they are show quality. Any info is much appreciated!!
Carole

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Subject: WTB - Blue Cochin Rooster


Author:
Tammy Friedrich
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Date Posted: 21:05:53 09/13/09 Sun
I'm looking for a standard Blue Cochin Rooster, prefer about 1-2 yrs of age, in the Indiana area. I'm an hour north of Louisville and an hour south of Indianapolis. Willing to travel to either for the right roo.

Please send pic's, location and asking price.

Thanks.

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Subject: Buff Cochin, Standard, breeder, N.W. United States desired


Author:
Jocelyn R.
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Date Posted: 23:32:04 10/05/09 Mon
NEED INFO ON BUFF COCHIN, STANDARDS, BREEDER. i HAAVE A BUFF COCHIN, STANDARD ROOSTER, WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A BUFF COCHIN HEN OR PULLET TO PAIR WITH HIM. DESIRE TO HAVE CHICKS BY THEM THIS COMING SPRING (2010). LIVE IN OREGON, DESERT AREA. THANK YOU!

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Subject: The Value of an ABA Membership


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 22:29:24 10/08/09 Thu
So what do you get when you join the ABA?
The Following response is from our hardworking, passionate Secretary-Karen Unrath

Dear Prospective ABA Member,

Included in the $20 per year membership ($50 for 3 years -- $250 lifetime)

Annual Yearbook (350-400 pp full of reference material) – show results – annual club business – lots of contact information in ads – educational articles

4 newsletters per year

Postings in the database of wins (if you show and win) and cumulative awards program participation

Up to date news on offerings such as merchandise – Bantam Standard – other educational materials

Our licensed judges actively participate in continuing educational programs

We work cooperatively with the APA/ABA Youth program to generate youth interest in our hobby with the ultimate goal of keeping new young members coming in, and staying with this great hobby.

The feeling of cooperation with other bantam breeders for the purpose of promoting bantam poultry. There is no better feeling than meeting someone in the showhall with an ABA logo on his shirt and sharing information on bantams . These members become lifelong hobby partners and the understanding that we are working together for the betterment of the club is enough to make you understand that we are in the same boat with the same goal and of course some differences along the way, and we all learn from each other.

All these things simply require resources and this is where you can help. By being an ABA member, you are a supporter and believe in the promotion of bantam poultry and the cooperation between breeders that we strive to achieve.

DID you know
The ABA publishes the Bantam Standard and licenses ABA Poultry Judges. We sanction hundreds of shows per year including many fairs. Our Officers, committee heads,, and board of directors are all volunteers who meet twice a year and probably weekly on email to discuss the course of action the ABA as an organization will take.

Your question is one that I get often and quite honestly I am always at a loss of words to explain( although is looks like I made up this time)– because with me – it is part of life – not only because I am the secretary (yes paid a salary – but no commission and rather nominal I might add) – but because the ABA in my opinion is the best $20 investment in the poultry world. It is a way to stay connected to your fellow hobbyists. The yearbook – again and again – is worth the price of membership and when you sit and read it (takes awhile) you will understand that the ABA actively reviews, maintains, and improves its awards programs on a regular basis (within the budget of course and we understand how tight things are for the fellow poultry breeders)

I told one person this: When you sell birds – you may get $5 apiece - $10 a piece – or $50-100 a piece – the difference being quality. Well – who sets the measurement of the quality – some say – the male has a better tail -----says who? The Standard or sometimes the judge? Well – the Standard is either published by the APA or ABA and the judges are most likely licensed that way too. Without these organizations, there is no way to organize the qualifications of a breed or provide quality judging programs for the people who will judge them. Most buyers learn quality in the showroom and they will probably talk or learn some valuable information from an ABA judge at some point in their information gathering stage.

These are some of the reasons that we need the ABA . The ABA is non-profit and vulnerable to this economy as well. We need to continue to attract new hobbyists. I strongly believe that the ABA members are for the most part happy members who want to renew and want to support their ABA. And most of all – they believe in continuing the ABA tradition that was established in 1914. Wow – we have been around for awhile and have every intention of being there for our members in the future.

Whew---------so yes – I am passionate about the ABA and believe EVERYONE should be a member. We can only provide improvements with the help of our members and that means you and your poultry friends – so please consider joining and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.



Karen Unrath
American Bantam Association
Secretary/Treasurer
PO Box 127
Augusta, NJ 07822
Fax/Phone: 973-383-8633
Fancybantams@embarqmail.com
www.bantamclub.com

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Subject: WTB LF Partridge Cochins


Author:
Cher Fuller
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Date Posted: 10:52:07 10/05/09 Mon
Seeking LF Partridge Cochin eggs over winter is fine, or place me on your list for spring. In TN area willing to drive to P/U started birds. Anyone shipping chicks? Eggs or chicks from BQ or SQ birds, BQ or close started birds. Let me know. And thanks.

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Subject: Cochins for Sale in Lucasville


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 07:07:34 10/02/09 Fri
I am bringing a nice pair of Barred Cochin Bantams and a Partridge Cochin Bantam Cock and Cockerel to sell at Lucasville. I will be there early Sat. morning. $40 for the pair of barreds and $25 each for the Partridge males. Call me at 419-234-4427 if you are interested and I will save them for you. Some of the Best Partridge males I have ever seen, sorry no pullets or hens left this year.
Matt Lhamon

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Subject: Is my cochin chick a girl or a boy?


Author:
Celeste
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Date Posted: 22:53:50 09/29/09 Tue
I have a standard cochin chick who was sold to me as a splash pullet. He said she was almost 5 weeks old when I got her, making her about 9 weeks old now. Personally, I think she is younger than that because I also got a Wyandotte and Orpington at the same time and they are much larger than her. And she is turning out to be blue, not splash, but that is fine.

Any tips on how to verify her sex? She has very, very little comb with no coloring in it. She came with fully feathered wings and legs, but the rest of her was down. Now she is getting feathers on her neck and head and her back. I wish I could post a pic.

Thanks for any help. I really hope she is a she, otherwise we will have to give her away and my daughter will be heartbroken.

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Subject: Forcible Entry


Author:
Mike Boyle
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Date Posted: 10:25:51 09/12/09 Sat
"Bad Guys" first tried taking the hinge
pins out before they broke out windows to grab
my Doug Bishop Roo and one hen.
Filed my police report this morning. That's
life here in Chicago.
I have seven remaing birds to cull. I'll see
you all at one of the next summer shows.
Ha! Is there a "survior" award? Ha!

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Subject: Missouri State Poulty Assoc FALL SHOW


Author:
BERNITA MILLER
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Date Posted: 13:39:53 09/26/09 Sat
Missouri State Poultry Assoc fall show is 4 weeks away, If you are interested in coming to Sedalia, Mo for the show, I will still send show catalog out. The last day for entries is Oct 6, 2009. Email me or calll # 1-660-647-2474
We have around $1,500.00 in cash awards. If will be a great show and lots of suprises in store. Hope to see you here. We have great fall weather.
Bernita Miller

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Subject: Large Cochin Colors


Author:
Vicki -
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Date Posted: 13:32:06 09/11/09 Fri
What are the recognized and or standard colors of the Large Cochins? Are there any besides Buff, Black, Blue, Splash and White? I know that you can get them in Barred, golden laced and others but can you show these?
Also it seems that people are now asking for different colors like lemon blues for their splashes and lavenders for their blues. Are these actual recognized colors in the large fowls or just personal preferences from the buyers whom are comparing them to the bantam colors. Thanks as I am getting confused as to what is happening.

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Subject: Evolving juvenile mille fleur patterns


Author:
Norm Johnson
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Date Posted: 08:15:09 09/23/09 Wed
I am just starting to get familiar with the various ways a young mille fleur can look as it feathers out and enters its first moult, but I am wondering how long the rest of you keep young stock before you cull. I have had a completely black and white cockerel develop an awesome mille breast and I am now watching some buff columbians start to have white flecks all over. The same with some birds that were once completely gold...still others look like they will never be more than "gold necks" as seen in Belgians???

Also, I though the "hackle black" gene was not desirable in milles, so I am now looking for some guidance as to whether that gene pool should be culled????

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Subject: Boston Poultry Expo


Author:
Dianna
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Date Posted: 11:00:58 09/21/09 Mon
If you will be attending the Boston Poultry Expo on November 2, 2009 and you have Large Fowl please let me know. I am looking for either a young pair or some hatching eggs. dianna_pop@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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Subject: Cochin Western National


Author:
Robert H. Rhodes
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Date Posted: 12:38:40 09/21/09 Mon
I hope all cochin breeders that can will support the Cochin Western National in Nebraska on the weekend of November 7. Apparently, Gerald Church has been putting forth a big effort to make it a successful show. Gerald is an excellent breeder of large and bantam cochins and an all around good guy. However, if you are unable to attend that show please consider our new show at Fayetteville, Arkansas on the same weekend. It will be a double show put on by the new Heart of The Ozarks Poultry Association. Check out our website at HOTOPA.

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Subject: Bantam Barn


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 14:02:12 09/20/09 Sun
The Bantam Barn - a discussion board for cochin bantam enthusiasts.

http://www.bantam-barn.com/

This discussion board was created to serve as an online community for cochin bantam enthusiasts. This discussion board is currently being organized with a view to serving as a useful resource for those who own, raise, and breed cochin bantams. Please help us get this discussion board off the ground by registering as a member and starting a topic today!

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Subject: buff cochins


Author:
terry davis
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Date Posted: 11:44:57 09/14/09 Mon
Know zip about chickens. Neighbor gave me two buff cochins about 2-3 mo. old. One has real yellow legs/feet and the other has pale legs/feet. The one with yellow feet looks to have had his tail feathers pecked out. Neither has feathers around legs & feet. Qestions: Why the difference in leg/feet color, will the feathers grow back out and will they ever get feathers on legs/feet? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Subject: What do you get when...


Author:
Russ
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Date Posted: 14:56:00 09/09/09 Wed
Hi Guys,

I guess the old adage was right, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket". Last night a pack of skunks got into my bantam partridge cochin pen and killed everything except two hens.

I was wondering what the outcome of a Black cochin male on a partridge cochin female would be? My guess is the F1 group would all be black. When I back cross the F1's to the partridge hens should I get some partridge offspring?

Thanks for your input, Russ

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Subject: Standard Buff Cochins For Sale


Author:
Sheryl Butler
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Date Posted: 11:48:05 09/08/09 Tue
Marjorie Best has several standard buff cochins for sale. She is in the Portland Oregon area for pick up or will ship. You can contact me for her information.

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Subject: The Bantam Barn


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 22:57:37 09/09/09 Wed
Own Cochin Bantams? Visit other cochin bantam owners, breeders, and enthusiasts at the Bantam Barn:

http://www.bantam-barn.com/

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Subject: Mottled Lavender project birds for sale


Author:
Mandy
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Date Posted: 13:16:13 08/31/09 Mon
I have a couple of lavender (not sure what else to call them, they are extra light blue) one pullet is showing mottled and the others even when bred to solids still throw mottleds. These would be a good start to a mottled lavender line if anyone is interested. I have not use for them in my own breeding program.

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Subject: Mille Fluer Cochins


Author:
DANNY
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Date Posted: 21:51:24 03/19/09 Thu
HELLO
I AM LOOKING FOR SOME MILLE FLUER COCHINS. ADULTS, CHICKS OR MAYBE EGGS. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DEVELOPING THE MILLE COLOR. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
THANKS
DANNY

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Subject: WTB bantams


Author:
Jim Asher
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Date Posted: 23:21:07 09/06/09 Sun
I am looking to buy show proven or show quality birds. Colors I prefer are white, black, blue, or barred. I will consider other colors.

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Subject: The Bantam Barn


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 18:52:17 09/06/09 Sun
Own Cochin Bantams? Visit other cochin bantam owners, breeders, and enthusiasts at the Bantam Barn:

http://www.bantam-barn.com/

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Subject: Frizzle cochins


Author:
Becky
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Date Posted: 13:07:08 09/06/09 Sun
We are looking for frizzle cochins (pref. black, blue, splash) for my son to use for 4H and APA youth program. We will be at the Ohio National in November, but will pay for shipping. As we are just getting started, we only want to purchase good show quality stock from a reputable breeder who is willing to offer us guidance in the future with regards to care/breeding/showing (in other words if you don't like answering stupid questions- probably don't want to sell us birds!) If you would like to help an enthusiastic youth get a good start, or know someone who would please contact us. Thanks! salingerr@adelphia.net

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Subject: Young birds for Sale


Author:
mandy
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Date Posted: 22:13:40 09/02/09 Wed
I have several extra young birds for sale that I wont be using in my breeding program. For pics and more info please go to www.thecochincoop.com and click on the available birds page. I can ship or can deliver to the Lucasville and Columbus OH shows.

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Subject: brown on a blue cochin chicks face??


Author:
marci gillett
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Date Posted: 06:06:04 04/16/09 Thu
i recently bought show quality eggs from a man on ebay.i have a sportsman 1502 and have been getting 85 and up for percentage on it.i hatched out 2 splash and i blue with white face and one blue with brown face was wondering if this is normal or if it will go away..if it isnt then i am going to ask for a refund because i was mislead..first of all there is no show quality eggs only show quality parents but i fell for that hook line and sinker..i can send a picture upon request my email is peyote_sunset@yahoo.com thank you all marci

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Subject: The Bantam Barn Discussion Board


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 11:45:48 08/31/09 Mon
If anyone is interested, I have started a cochin bantam discussion board at bantam-barn.com. This discussion board was created to serve as an online community for cochin bantam enthusiasts. This board is currently being organized with a view to serving as a useful resource for those who own, raise, and breed cochin bantams. Please help us get this discussion board off the ground by registering as a member and starting a topic today!

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Subject: Looking In Michigan


Author:
Jackie Carpenter
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Date Posted: 14:58:11 08/28/09 Fri
We are looking for show quality black, buff, blue, and/or partridge cochins in standard and bantam in Michigan. We would be willing to hatch out eggs or buy chicks or mature stock. We are looking for the stout body type with a well-developed cushion. We will be attending the MBGBA swaps and the show in Frankenmuth, MI.

Jackie Carpenter
rjekmc@gmail.com

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Subject: golden laced cochins


Author:
colton ensley
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Date Posted: 18:50:37 08/25/09 Tue
sorry i couldnt figure out how to edit my previous post but i just needed to say that i have been looking everywhere and cannot find ANY standard golden laced cochins anywhere, i dont care if they are in another state or anything i just want some!
thanks,
colton

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Subject: Buff Cochins (non Bantams) for sale near Santa Rosa?


Author:
G Damron
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Date Posted: 16:16:24 08/25/09 Tue
Hi,

I am looking for chicks or breeding stock for sale in the North Bay and/or specifically Santa Rosa Sonoma County.

-Greg

(707) 318-5863

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Subject: Mr. Carroll


Author:
Anthony Picheo
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Date Posted: 08:43:49 08/10/09 Mon
I was wondering if anyone on here knew whether or not Mr. Craig Carroll was still raising birds. I had contacted him 5 years ago but now all the email addresses I have come back undeliverable. I'd appreciate any help getting in touch with him ya'll could provide.
Thanks,
Anthony Picheo

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Subject: The Bantam Barn


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 00:25:50 08/22/09 Sat
The Bantam Barn: An Online Community for Cochin Bantam Enthusiasts

http://www.bantam-barn.com/forum/

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Subject: Birchen, silver penciled, partridge bantams


Author:
Anthony Picheo
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Date Posted: 21:24:07 08/09/09 Sun
I just acquired some pretty nice brown reds, lemon blues & black cochin bantams and I am looking for some breeder/exhibition quality birchen, silver penciled & partridge bantams. I am especially interested in some really good birchens. I'd appreciate any help locating some eggs, chicks or birds.
Thanks,
Anthony Picheo

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Subject: Wanted: Standard golden laced cochins


Author:
ColtonE nsley
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Date Posted: 14:47:42 08/10/09 Mon
I live in Colorado and am looking for standard golden laced cochins, eggs, chicks, or adults, anyone got some for me?

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Subject: Seeking eggs from Show quality Blue Cochins!


Author:
Amanda
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Date Posted: 07:25:56 08/10/09 Mon
Hello. I am in search of hatching eggs from some really nice show quality BLUE Cochins. I understand the genetics of blue, and love the splash and blacks as well, but am tired of the tall hatchery shaped Cochins I see everywhere, I want some really sweet puff balls!

Does anyone have any that could go in an incubator that is firing up around the 23rd of August?

Thank you!
Amanda

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Subject: Missouri State Poulty Assoc FALL SHOW


Author:
BERNITA MILLER
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Date Posted: 20:15:10 08/09/09 Sun
The Missouri State Poultry Assoc Show Oct 17, 2009. Our judges will be Pat Lacey, Scott Adams, Phil Bartz and Larry Denny. If you would like a show catalog email, phone or write to me. I will sending the catalogs out in 2 weeks but you still have time to request one.
bmiller@iland.net ,,, 660-647-2474 or
Bernita Miller
300 N. Franklin
Windsor, Mo 65360
Come and help us start our fall shows and have a great time in Missouri.
Bernita

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Subject: producing gold barring


Author:
stephen foran
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Date Posted: 19:04:15 07/30/09 Thu
hi! i am developing gold barring in bantam cochins. i would like a few pointers from someone else who has produced this color. i have bred a barred roo to a buff hen and have the psuedo birchen chickens after this i have heard of two methods. breed the psuedo birchen to psuedo birchen and breed psuedo birchen to buff/red. do both of theese produce golden barred birds? is one perfered?

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Subject: HOTOPA show


Author:
Robert H. Rhodes
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Date Posted: 14:04:44 07/31/09 Fri
Heart of the Ozarks Poultry Association will be holding their first show on November 7 at Fayetteville, Arkansas. It will be a double show. The first show will be a district meet of Cochin International and the second show will be a special meet. Advertisement about the show will soon be in Poultry Press. Lets make this a good cochin show.

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Subject: Brown Cochin Project


Author:
Bo Garrett
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Date Posted: 14:16:43 07/25/09 Sat
I have been working on a brown cochin project since 2004 and this year may have seen the best progress to date. I was only able to hatch out 8, which I think are all pullets, and they all seem to finally have the base brown body color and the black stipling. The hackle and breast feathers are still more orange than red and salmon but progress has been made.
I am keeping records of the matings used and the results of each mating produced. I will publish the complete results when the project is completed so that others may replicate the results and have these large brown beauties to show. I do not think that any are left in existince since the flock of the late Alex Duffy was lost. When Mr. Duffy was showing these brown cochins he was winning asiatic classes with them which is something to be said for a bird of the patterned variety.
When the birds mature I will post pictures to our website and you may see the progress we are making.
Thanks to those who have provided the varieties I have needed to move this project forward (Tom Roebuck & Bill West).

Bo Garrett

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Subject: Looking for quality Silver Laced Bantam eggs


Author:
Darrin Day
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Date Posted: 19:20:28 06/01/09 Mon
I was looking for someone who had been working with this color and was willing to ship eggs. Most of the silver laced birds I have owned were hatchery birds and barely resembled a cochin bantam. I was curious if someone could shed some light on this color and the genetics that go into it... what color would one cross with to improve type and keep the silver laced color. I am new at this genetics game. I figured if I was going to work on a color I would pick one with vast room for improvement. Thanks in advance!

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Subject: WANTED STANDARD GOLDEN LACED COCHINS


Author:
JOSH
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Date Posted: 00:02:17 06/02/09 Tue
Hello all, I’m wondering if anyone knows of someone breeding Golden Laced Standards. I’d really like to get into this color but it seems to be quite a rarity. If anyone has any information on some breeders that raise them please let me know.
Thanks.

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Subject: Wanted Show quality cochin Hens/Pullets


Author:
Rick Stevenson
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Date Posted: 15:36:39 06/05/09 Fri
This is my plee. my daughter and I have been searchering endlessly for a Standard Cochin breeder who is willing to sell some of there show quality stock, so that we can begin our own line of Beutiful extremely docile Show standard Cochins which we are in love with. Is there any breeder out there who is willing to sell there hard to come by Quality Cochin stock. We are open on the price and are willing to pay all shipping costs. My name is Rick and my daughters name is Alley. You can reach us through email at rickntrina@sbcglobal.net or call us at (707)889-6194. We are currently seeking all colors, but silver laced, golden laced, partridge,red, and buff are at the top of our wish list.

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Subject: Inquiry on Red Cochins


Author:
Josh M
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Date Posted: 11:47:18 06/05/09 Fri
I am seeking exhibition quality red cochins. Can someone point me in the direction of breeders who have these?

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Subject: Bantam Barn Discussion Board


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 16:31:33 06/10/09 Wed
I have created a new discussion board for cochin bantam enthusiasts called the Bantam Barn. Please stop by, register, and join in the discussion. Selling cochin bantams and eggs? Add your listing at our site. You can visit the website at www.bantam-barn.com

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Subject: Golden Laced Cochin Male


Author:
Russell Estlack
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Date Posted: 10:48:29 06/09/09 Tue
Hello Fellow Cochin Warriors,

I'm in need of a Golden Laced Cochin male for an new breeding experiment I've been working on. He needs to have pretty good breast lacing for it to work correctly.

I live in Texas so we'll have to ship pretty soon before the weather gets any hotter.

Thanks,
Russ

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Subject: looking for mottled cochin bantams


Author:
Jacob
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Date Posted: 14:06:23 06/14/09 Sun
I am looking for show quality mottled cochin bantams (black-and-white, not blue or anything else). Does anyone know of a good breeder? I live in Western Massachusetts. Hatching eggs are fine.

Thanks!

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Subject: WANTED Birchen Cochin Bantam Trio


Author:
Rusel
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Date Posted: 13:12:04 04/02/09 Thu
I'm looking for some top quality, well feathered, well defined coloring bantam birchen cochin. 2 or more hens and a roo.... Prefer pick up. Gainsville, Fl area but will pay for shipping for outstanding quality.

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Subject: Black beak and feet


Author:
Ray
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Date Posted: 18:16:57 06/11/09 Thu
I have black rooster that has good type but has a black beak and feet.He has good black under colour as well. Could some let me know if he should be used in the breeding pen and to what degree? I know he would pass some of this trait along or would it be 100% of the offspring?

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Subject: Remedies for Smothering Chicks?


Author:
Bryant Helvey
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Date Posted: 10:19:02 06/17/09 Wed
Hello all. I am wondering if we can compare notes on smothering chicks- it seems like every year I lose a few perfectly healthy chicks to this issue. This year a power outage and a burnt light bulb cost me four good chicks each. To combat the light bulb, I have now resorted to two bulbs in each brooder- a "heat" bulb and a compact florescent. I did some experimenting and found that the chicks start piling immediatly when the light goes out- they don't wait until they are cold. The compact florescent provides a backup without a lot of power useage, and hopefully will hold them over until I discover the other burnt bulb.

I know crowding is an issue, but it seems to me that any time more than 10 chicks are together there is potential for smothering, and it just isn't feasible to raise chicks in groups this small.

Finally, in years past I have had chicks smother quickly when I moved them in boxes. I will soon be moving 200 started chicks on a 30 hour drive- are there any remedies other than small groups?

Thanks for any imput-
Bryant

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Subject: Tollbunte Cochin Bantams


Author:
Russell Estlack
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Date Posted: 00:20:58 06/16/09 Tue
I have made Silver Tollbunte Cochin Bantams which is a Mottled Silver Laced pattern. I want to make Mottled Golden Laced because it is a spectacular pattern. Here is a link that shows both the silver and gold patterns in the Wyandotte. http://www.chickencolours.com/pagina7.html

(P1) Golden Laced Male X Mottled Silver Laced Female
( ss MoMo ) X ( S- momo )

(F1) Ss Momo males & s- Momo females

Cross the best typed F1 male with the best F1 females.

(F2)
Ss MoMo
Ss Momo
Ss Momo
Ss momo
S- MoMo
S- Momo
S- Momo
S- momo
ss MoMo
ss Momo
ss Momo
ss momo:) Golden Tollbunte Male
s- MoMo
s- Momo
s- Momo
s- momo:) Golden Tollbunte Female

What do you think?

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Subject: Missouri State Poulty Assoc FALL SHOW


Author:
BERNITA MILLER
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Date Posted: 15:39:15 06/22/09 Mon
Missouri State Poultry Assoc will host our first fall show. It will be a double show like our spring show. This will be Oct 17, 2009 at Sedalia, Mo at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. There will be 1200.00 in prize money. Missouri State Poultry Assoc is not affiliated The Southern Missouri Poultry Club. We welcome all to come and join us at our new fall double show. our shows will be held the 3rd sat in April and the 3rd sat in Oct. for information contact me at email bmiller@iland.net or mail or call me
Bernita Miller
300 N. Franklin
Windsor, Mo 65360
660-647-2474

Bernita Miller Sec/tres MSPA

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Subject: Lacey looking feathers on my cochins?????


Author:
GAYLE MCMANUS
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Date Posted: 23:11:00 06/29/09 Mon
Last fall I purchased a few young bantam cochins from a breeder. When I received them, some of them had messed up feathers. I thought maybe they got ruffled in shipping. They looked like they needed to be brushed so they would lay flat. These are mainly the large wing feathers. Now that they are older and still have the lacey looking feathers, I am wondering if this is a breeding fault that I need to cull from my flock. I have a few chicks now from these birds and do see the lacey look in a few of them. Can anyone shed some light on what I have going on in these birds? Note, these are not frizzled feathers. The best word I can come up with is lacey to describe them. I sure would appreciate some education on this. Thanks.

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Subject: Looking For Large Cochins


Author:
Ben Rowe
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Date Posted: 18:30:26 07/03/09 Fri
I Am Looking To Get Back Into Large Cochins. I Had To Get Rid Of My Birds Due To The Cattle Shows All Over The State Of Florida. I Am Out Of Cows Thank God But Would Like To Get Back Into Cochins As Soon As I Can Please If Anyone Can Help Email Me At blkcochinboy@yahoo.com Or You Can Call Me At 863-288-7729.

Thank You To All,
Ben Rowe

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Subject: How to find Cochins


Author:
Rich Barczewski
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Date Posted: 09:31:30 06/16/09 Tue
There are always inquiries on this board from individuals looking for birds and I realize that some people are just looking for any birds and still others are looking for show quality birds. If you are interested in good quality, there is an easy way to determine who might be good people to go to. First, go to the home page of this website. Click on the Master Breeder Points section and look down the list of individuals who have shown birds in the varieties that you are looking for. The people on that list may have birds for sale. If you are looking for good birds, the people with the higher number of points have had the varieties a longer time and have been working on them for a longer period of time. There may be exceptions to the rule but for the most part this is true. Sometimes, members of CI who have gotten out of a particular variety but are still dues paying members, may no longer have the variety but they will know who does. Additionally, there is an officers and directors section on the main web page. The district director from your area may be able to help you locate birds as well. The reason I am posting this is that this website has more information available to it's users than just the forum, however, we all get used to coming to the forum but don't utilize the other resources that can be found here. One other point, try to be specific if you are looking for bantams or large fowl whenever you list a request. I hope this is useful.

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Subject: Ozark Bantams (New Web Site)


Author:
Scott
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Date Posted: 01:34:35 07/08/09 Wed
Please vist our web site. If you are a bantam cochin breeder and would like to have your web site added to the list of cochin breeders, please email. Thanks, Scott

Ozark Bantams
http://www.ozarkbantams.com

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Subject: Using our name to sell birds


Author:
Doug Bishop
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Date Posted: 15:27:50 06/30/09 Tue
Just wanted to see how yall felt about people using your name to sell birds on sites like eggbid. I have seen it many times people say Judy Gantts line, or Tom Roebucks line and they had gotten really hard up and said Doug Bishops line. As we all know you can breed very birds together and only get a select few to show. I know they buy the birds and they now belong to them. I just don't like them selling there culls and saying they are from me. How do the rest feel, is this just me or what.

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Subject: amprolium feed


Author:
Robert H. Rhodes
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Date Posted: 17:17:02 07/10/09 Fri
In past years all of my mature cochin bantam breeding birds have been fed an 18% non-medicated chick grower from around July 1 until the next breeding season and then changed to a breeder feed. My local feed store has changed brands and is now selling a 20% starter-grower with amprolium. I can't find it written anywhere that the amprolium would cause any problems for breeder birds. What has been anyone elses experience feeding a feed with amprolium prior to the breeding season.

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Subject: showing birds


Author:
Craig
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Date Posted: 17:10:08 07/12/09 Sun
Is there a minimum age for young birds below which they should not be shown? At what age do you/would you recommend as a guide.

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Subject: WTB: Mottled Cochins and Buff Columbians


Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 02:21:19 07/13/09 Mon
Hello,
I am looking for mottled cochins and buff columbians.
Would be interested in trios or pairs with good mottling.
Am also looking for the buff columbians, reeeaaallly need them. =]
Can be at the Ohio Nationals for pick up if anyone would be willing to bring them there for pick up if you are going.
Thanks for your time,
Sincerely,
Angela

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Subject: wanted ,buff columbians


Author:
kyle godwin
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Date Posted: 03:11:51 07/18/09 Sat
hi
i am looking for buff columbian cochins chicks , adults and eggs , i live in fl , but will ship in the fall for good stock , thank you for your time

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Subject: In Oregon-black cochins


Author:
Michele
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Date Posted: 12:55:59 10/14/08 Tue
I have some black cochins for sale.5 months old.NOT out of my stock.They were shipped to me by a breeder in Michigan.Nice birds with potential.I just have too many.$15 each,roosters and hens

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Subject: Delmarva show


Author:
Robert H. Rhodes
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Date Posted: 09:06:30 06/03/09 Wed
Received my copy of Poultry Press yesterday. Congratulations to Tom Roebuck for his show champion at Delmarva on a white cochin bantam pullet. From the picture she looks like one of the most outstanding cochin bantams that I have ever seen (in a picture, anyway). I just raise the blacks but can still appreciate a good cochin in any color.

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Subject: Standard Cochin hens wanted


Author:
Rick Stevenson
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Date Posted: 22:46:30 04/29/09 Wed
My family and I live in the North Bay area(sebastopol) in California. My daughter is an 8 yr old 4H member and we have just gottin in to standard Cochins which we hope to show at our local fair. We are interested in buying some quality standard cochin hens. If any one knows were we can buy some at a reasonable price please let me know. respond by email or call (707)889-6194 Rick. Thank You

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Subject: Looking for Std Cochins/eggs in black,blue,splash, or buff


Author:
Robert
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Date Posted: 18:56:07 05/27/09 Wed
I am looking to expand my flock of 4. LOL I only have hens at the moment, and well with 4 hens the flock isnt growing much. I am looking for males, or pairs/trios, or eggs in black, blue, or splash, since thats the colors I have now. I am also interested in buffs.

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Subject: Brown red bantam Eggs


Author:
Alvin White
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Date Posted: 21:02:37 05/21/09 Thu
I am looking for eggs from SQ brownred cochin bantams ? anyone have any right now,

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Subject: Mottled Genetics


Author:
Joanie Fullerton
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Date Posted: 06:20:39 05/23/09 Sat
Could anyone direct me to some information about mottled genetics? I'm wondering if I could breed my new lovely mottled roo to solid color hens and eventually get some consistently mottled chicks? Or should I be looking for some mottled hens for him?

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Subject: Standard Cochin hens wanted


Author:
Rick Stevenson
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Date Posted: 02:45:12 05/20/09 Wed
I am interested in buying show quality standard Cochins. I am willing to pay shipping fees if neccesary. I am open on the price. We are new to the Cochin world and would like our daughter to begin raising show quality standard Cochins for 4H. my name is Rick (707) 889-6194 Thanks

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Subject: How to start showing my birds


Author:
Ryne Ferguson
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Date Posted: 10:57:42 05/08/09 Fri
Hi everyone
I have three Mottled Cochin Bantams. One rooster and two hens. I curently have 13 chicks. I would like to start showing my birds and would also like to join a club. I stay in South Africa. Does anyone have any idears?

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Subject: ABA and APA Yearbook Ads


Author:
Tom Roebuck
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Date Posted: 22:36:26 05/11/09 Mon
Cochins International Members and Non-members alike,
It's that time of year again, where we try to capture/collect/organize ads for the ABA and APA Yearbooks. If anyone is interested in submitting an ad to either organization and have it associated with the Cochins International club pages, I need to know within the week so I can get the ads organized.

Thanks!
Tom

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Subject: What makes them show quality?


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 20:02:47 05/01/09 Fri
What features do they need to make them show quality?

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Subject: Canadain Cochins


Author:
Ray
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Date Posted: 12:44:07 05/09/09 Sat
I would like to know if there is a list of breeders of Cochin Bantams in Canada? If there is how could I get this list?I have been trying without much success to purchase some SQ birds in blue and mottled.I have 2 nice trio's of blacks, but no luck on getting any blues but would like to try breeding the above variaties.I would be interested in purchasing some eggs from the US also.Just not sure how this is done on the shipping end? I am waiting to here back from Canada Customs on this. Any help on this would be greatly apperciated. Thanks Ray

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Subject: Cochins and Frizzles for Sale on egg bid


Author:
Sheryl Butler
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Date Posted: 09:09:34 05/09/09 Sat
Hi there! I've listed a pair of nice black cochins and a pair of white frizzles on egg bid if any one is interested. I can send more pictures, I couldn't make the pictures large enough to see well.

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Subject: Rooster Spurs Point Deduction???


Author:
Joan Fullerton
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Date Posted: 12:15:00 05/06/09 Wed
I was trimming toenails today in preparation for shows. I noticed that my Black Cochin roosters has one spur that is quite large (but not curved) and a broken off spur on the other leg. Will the broken spur cause him to loose points? And are spurs required to be a certain length in preparing for show???

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Subject: What makes them show quality?


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 20:00:16 05/01/09 Fri
What are the features that make them show quality?

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Subject: Lavender cochin project.


Author:
Danny in Ga.
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Date Posted: 16:50:43 04/28/09 Tue
Tom
I also have a lavender project much like what you are doing. I have two different lines of lavender. One of which are 50/50 cross with a lavender dutch. I don't know about the others, they look like hatchery birds. I am breeding both to black. I have about 15 hatched and intend on hatching about 15 more. I hope hatching this many gives me a little bit more to work with.

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Subject: Lookin for great show quality Bantam Chocins for son's 4H in Southern California


Author:
Chris Burke
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Date Posted: 13:57:28 04/28/09 Tue
Hi, we are looking for great show quality bantam cochins for my son's 4-H project. He had a wonderful bird last year but she had a heart attack 5 minutes before the show (she was maybe to perfect) We haven't been able to connect with any breeders in Southern California. I was hoping to not have to have to ship them, but will if the birds will be ok. Thanks so much, Chris

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Subject: day old chicks that sit on their hocks


Author:
A.V.Ranch
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Date Posted: 23:16:35 04/27/09 Mon
Hello everyone!
I hope someone has an answer for me. Wether I incubate or let my Cochin bantem hens set, I seem to be getting babies that end up walking on their hocks right after birth. The percentage is about 1 in 5. I have reserched on the web to finding nothing. I have no diease {all my birds are healthy]but one thing kept coming up. That they may be lacking in riboflavin. Is their some where I can buy and add extra vitamins? They are all eating the same lay mash for the last 3 years! this is upsetting me as unfortunatly I have to put them down.Thanks!!

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Subject: Do Cochin's have to perch when roosting?


Author:
Jo T
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Date Posted: 15:04:20 04/25/09 Sat
I am quite new to this poultry lark but have three fabulous cochins who are great fun and very friendly. Unfortunately two have got mild bumblefoot - which we are treating as per the vets instructions. However someone has mentioned that the reason they have got it is because they don't perch at night when roosting?? They happily use their coop to roost but don't ever want to use the perch in there. They can physically get on it (it's about 6 inches off floor) and if put on it they will stay there but left to their own devices the sleep on the coop floor. Does this sound like normal behaviour for a cochin?

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Subject: Stolen/Lost Pullet at Greenville Show


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 22:01:48 04/27/09 Mon
This message is primarily for any cochin breeder/exhibitor who showed at the Dayton Fancy Feather show in Greenville OH the weekend of April 24-25. I had a mottled pullet mistakenly removed from the show hall. I prefer to say it that way at least. I don't want to think that someone would choose to do this deliberately. She was the last one in the line of mottleds. Beside here was a partridge female and then two splash females. I have made a few calls thanks to show management, and I have some ideas. However, I am asking any fellow exhibitors who may have seen something to e-mail me. Thanks for any assistance. Matt

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Subject: Standard Mottled Cochins


Author:
Guy Whatley
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Date Posted: 21:15:02 04/27/09 Mon
I have been able to locate the Large or Standard Black Mottled Cochins here in the states. Does anyone know of any breeders of these birds in the US? I would certainly appreciate any help. You can email me at altwh@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Guy Whatley
Auburn, AL

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Subject: Taking Info for Bantam Cochin Chicks Waiting List


Author:
mandy
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Date Posted: 12:34:35 01/18/09 Sun
I am currently taking info for the waiting list on my bantam cochins. I will be selling chicks at 4-6 weeks of age. You can email me for more info. My birds can be seen at www.thecochincoop.com

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Subject: Pictures of William Best's Buffs


Author:
Bobo
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Date Posted: 17:07:35 02/12/09 Thu
Hello everybody,

I am a Cochin breeder, and, to cut a long story short, Buffs have always been special to me. I usually receive pictures from all major European shows (which I can post on this forum, if anyone is interested in seeing them). But I am very curious to see the Buffs bred by William West. I have seen a few pictures of his birds, but, since the photo section of Cochins International hasn't been updated for at least 2 years (and that's too bad, by the way), I am asking you: does anyone have pictures of William Best's Buffs? And, in general, if you have nice pictures from the shows, I am sure a lot of people would enjoy seeing them.

Thanks everybody, and good luck with breeding!
Greetings,
Bobo

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Subject: lemon blue cochin bantams.


Author:
alvin white
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Date Posted: 18:39:56 04/20/09 Mon
can anyone , post a link to see what a true lemon blue cochin bantam looks like , please, and also its my understanding that lemon blue and brown red can cross just like blue and black ? Is this true.

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Subject: Good Deed for Cochin Breeder


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 16:51:11 03/31/09 Tue
Fred Abbitt, a buff cochin breeder from Indiana, recently underwent extensive 10 hour surgery. Fred is a very active Cochin International member and a promoter of the Gateway Poultry Club. Many of you have spoken with him over the phone, as he spends a great deal of time on the weekends talking cochin with breeders across the country. Fred is blind, but he can tell a good deal about a cochin using his other senses. He has been blind since his early adult years. Fred doesn't have a lot of family, so if those who know him could send him a get well card, I know he would be so happy. His address is Fred Abbitt, 4290 Hardscrabble Rd Spencer IN 47460 Thanks ahead for your good deed!

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Subject: Gateway Poultry Show results


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 22:25:48 04/18/09 Sat
The show season started with a beautiful day in the North Central District. With temps in the 70's and sunshine, 80 bantams and 2 large fowl cochins were shown in Bloomington IN. Blacks and whites led the way, with blues, mottleds, barreds, partridge, birchen, and brown red all shown in impressive quality. Diana Delaney had best of breed cochin and champion feather leg with a black pullet. Reserve of breed bantam was a black male shown by Shari McCollough. Bob Carrothers had best Large Fowl. A nice time was shared by all. The North Central District meet will be held at the Southern Ohio Poultry Club show in Lucasville, OH. I will not be able to attend due to my son's graduation, but I hope many of you continue to make Lucasville a first rate cochin show!

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Subject: cochin silver laced


Author:
bart
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Date Posted: 02:28:08 04/16/09 Thu
Hello

I'm from Belgium and I breed big cochins in lots of colors: buff, motteled, cuckoo, buff cuckoo (new color), white, splash, blue and black in good expositionquality. Now I'm looking for cochin silver laced. Does someone sell eggs off these or is somebody willing to swap eggs??? Or does someone know people who have this color. Thanks.

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Subject: Black Cochin Bantams


Author:
Crystal
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Date Posted: 14:39:54 04/15/09 Wed
I am looking for a pair or trio of black cochin bantams for a 4-h project for my daughter. We have brooded many times and continue to come up with smut from hatcheries.

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Subject: looking for black/blue cochins in WISCONSIN


Author:
justin earll
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Date Posted: 22:46:00 04/12/09 Sun
Hey, I am looking for some black/blue bantam cochins that the breeder is located in wisconsin. I want purebreeds for my county fair.(I might show them at my state fair) If you know someone who breeds them and could give me some or if you do it, then please tell me.

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Subject: 6 LF white cochin chicks for sale


Author:
Tom Tucker
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Date Posted: 19:47:06 04/11/09 Sat
6 started chicks for sale $47.00 plus $45.00 shipping and you send a box. Birds are from superior farms

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Subject: standard buff cochins


Author:
ralph
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Date Posted: 05:59:47 04/11/09 Sat
looking for some standard buff cochin hens dont need to be SQ but need to have good type want them in new england so i can pickup thanks

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Subject: A I.


Author:
.Ralph
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Date Posted: 17:00:57 03/10/09 Tue
WHERE CAN I LEARN HOW TO A.I. my cochins i am a herdsman on a dairy farm and AI cows but am sure chickens are a whole diffrent game thanks

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Subject: Time for a CI newsletter


Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 16:17:15 03/29/09 Sun
I hope all the members sent in their ballots. Next newsletter will have all the new officers listed, soon as Jamie gets me/us the results. So if anyone has anything to submit for a newsletter send it to me. Email is jayalansmith@gmail.com and snail mail is Jay Smith, 1702 Alice Dr, Penngrove CA 94951. I'll aim for a mid-April mailing.

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Subject: Missouri State Poulty Assoc


Author:
Bernita Miller
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Date Posted: 11:47:51 01/29/09 Thu
The Missouri State Poultry Assoc will hold it's 27th annual
show April 18, 2009 At Sedalia, Mo at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. 1 day double show, Our entry fee is $3.00 per bird. We always have around 1400 birds at the show. The cochins run about 200 each year, std and btm. Our judges will be James Miller, Missouri. Art Reiber, Iowa, Monty Fitzgerald, Texas and Dwayne Ballard also Texas. Our cochins are always placed on the front row. This will be
another great show at Sedalia, Mo.
For show catalog, either email or call me 660-647-2474
Bernita Miller Southwest District Director
Our show catalog will be mailed out by the 1st of March.
Bernita

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Subject: SPLASH/SPORTS


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DANNY
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Date Posted: 23:03:43 03/23/09 Mon
CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BLUE SPLASH AND A BLUE MOTTLED SPORT OR SPLASH. ALSO WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SPORT AND A SPLASH.

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Subject: Standard Cochin---Black or Blue---Show Quality


Author:
Georgina
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Date Posted: 12:33:50 03/21/09 Sat
My kids and I raise bantam cochins for show and we recently attended a poultry show where someone was showing standard cochins. THEY ARE GORGEOUS. We absolutely love their fluff. We would like to add these beautiful birds to our show list. If anyone can point us in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time

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Subject: Mottled and Barred bantams for sale


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Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 08:52:33 01/11/09 Sun
I have a few trios or pairs of mottled cochin bantams for sale. Priced according to quality, but should average around $75-$100 per trio plus shipping and box. The one trio of barreds is $100 plus shipping. I will ship to most locations as long as weather permits. I will not badger post office if birds are late but alive. These birds were hatched in 08 and are maturing nicely. They will be primed for Spring 09 showing. All trios are unrelated. Please e-mail if interested. Thanks.

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Subject: ABA Photo Gallery


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 14:27:19 03/23/09 Mon
A new ABA Photo Gallery is up and running at http://www.bantamclub.com/photos/.
If you have a good picture you would like us to share on the site please send it to mattlh@embarqmail.com for review.
Matt Lhamon
ABA Vice President
Always need more Cochin pics, especially the colors!

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Subject: standard columbians and buff columbians


Author:
ralph
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Date Posted: 18:47:18 03/20/09 Fri
looking for a rooster or hen or some hatching eggs if you have some for sale let me know thanks

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Subject: Need Standard Cochin Roo


Author:
Jan
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Date Posted: 11:16:01 12/21/08 Sun
I have 5 very pretty Standard Cochin hens that I raised from babies and no roo for them. I am in Texas and would like to find a breeder close by, if possible. If anyone has an extra roo they don't need, contact me please. My girls are just starting to lay, and will be a year old in May. Thanks for your time.
Jan

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Subject: Delamarva Poultry Fanciers Show Supreme Champion


Author:
Rich Barczewski
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Date Posted: 10:26:19 03/19/09 Thu
The Show Results from Delmarva's 2009 Show are in and I'm sure the Cochin breeders out there would like to know that the Supreme Champion of the Show was a nice Bantam White Cochin Pullet by Tom and Sandra Roebuck. Reserve Featherleg was a Black Cochin female by John Burgess.

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Subject: Standard Cochins as Meat Birds


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Sarah in Michigan
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Date Posted: 10:43:04 02/23/09 Mon
My husband and I are looking to raise a dozen or so chickens for meat this spring and summer and I am considering the standard cochin since we already have "pet" bantam cochins which I enjoy. I would like to stay away from the "engineered" birds that can barely stand on their own, and am willing to wait longer for them to fill out. Can anyone here give me more info on the possibility of using Standard Cochins as meat birds. Are they suitable, how big will they get, should I purchase all males since they are larger or will they start being too agressive before they are ready for slaughter, how long before they are ready to slaughter etc. Any info would be excellent.

Thank you,

Sarah

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Subject: BackyardHatchery.com


Author:
Terra
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Date Posted: 01:47:43 03/17/09 Tue
Hey all, its been awhile since I have been around here, but I wanted to stop in and wish everyone a happy hatching season, I know I have the BUG to get some chicks cooking. And SUPER excited to be getting some eggs from our very own Tom Roebuck here shortly!

While I am here I wanted to let everyone know of a site I came across called BackyardHatchery.com
From my understanding you don't have to be some huge hatchery to join, if you ever have chicks eggs or started or adult birds to sell this might be a great outlet for you.

I joined just recently, its only $5.00 a year, that's cheaper then running an ad in the local paper! That's a HUGE plus now a days with people not having a bunch of money to spend for advertising.
Also, this site has been developed in hopes to get a lot of breeders in ONE place, with an ad, so when someone is looking for something they can look in there states or any state they are interested in and try to find a breeder for what they are looking for, how nice would that be!

So anyway, there is more I can say I like about this idea, but I will stop, and let you go check it out and email the creator yourselves.

Again the site is BackyardHatchery.com

Hope you enjoy!!

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Subject: Looking to buy.


Author:
Michael Livingston
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Date Posted: 01:52:12 03/16/09 Mon
I'm trying to find some fanciers in the Dallas/Ft. Worth TX area who would possibly have some SQ bantam breeding stock for sale in the blue varieties. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Subject: color question--mottled & mille fleurs


Author:
Shylee
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Date Posted: 12:36:19 10/13/08 Mon
Mottled cochin breeders--does mottling show in chicks as the feathers first come in or does it show after the first molt?
In the cross between a white cochin & mille fluer cochin, what colors may be obtained? Is white dominant or does spotting occur?

Thanks for your help. I sure enjoy reading the posts!

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Subject: "Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer"


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 16:59:56 03/12/09 Thu
Dear Exhibition Poultry Fanciers,
Newly elected American Bantam Association President Jeff Halbach and Vice President Matt Lhamon will be appearing on the "Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer" internet Radio show on Saturday, March 14, 9:00AM EST- 10:00AM EST. We will be discussing the poultry fancy and the American Bantam Association and our plans for the next two years. Please listen in at the link below and if you can’t make the show, an archive will be there in a few days so you can listen to the show at a later date.
"Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer".
Listen Live Here: http://www.radiosandysprings.com/index.php?id=3

Radio Show Webpage: http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/backyardpoultry.php

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Subject: ABA Election Results


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 22:10:30 03/10/09 Tue
ABA Election Results
President-Jeff Halbach
Vice-President-Matt Lhamon
District 1 Director- Warren Carlow
District 2 Director- Jamie Matts
District 3 Director- Kevin Unrath
District 4 Director- Tom Roebuck
District 5 Director- Laura Haggarty
District 6 Director- Tom Chandler
District 7 Director- Neil Mahaffey
District 8 Director- Tommy Lee
District 9 Director- Dan Karasek
District 10 Director-Terry Britt
District 11 Director- Bob Choate
District 12 Director- Steve Beaty
District 13 Director-Jim LeGendre
District 14 Director- Eric Kutch

Thanks to all who voted and participated in the ABA 2009 Election!

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Subject: WTB black, blue, or splash bantam cochins in Indiana


Author:
Heavenly Springs Farm
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Date Posted: 10:50:44 02/28/09 Sat
Hello, I am looking for several show quality black, blue, or splash bantam hens to add to my little sister's small flock. She just loves the birds. She is wanting to show them in open shows and 4-H. We are looking for some close to Greencastle, Indiana.

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Subject: eggs


Author:
Craig Hansen
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Date Posted: 06:30:51 03/04/09 Wed
How long can eggs be chilled in the chicken house before they are not viable? My pullets are laying like crazy and would like to raise a some more chicks. I can only collect the once daily during the week and more on weekends. We have temps in the teens at night still. All are laying in nest boxes. would a heating pad on lowest setting help keep eggs viable and is it necessary. Should I just wait for warmer weather?
Thanks

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