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Subject: Buff Bantam Cochins


Author:
Greg
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Date Posted: 15:14:05 04/01/08 Tue
Well my hens are broody and have about a dozen eggs or so under them. I will hopefully have chicks soon. I near Amherstburg Ontario Canada and if anyone is looking for some gorgious little birds let me know.
Subject: Golden Laced Bantams


Author:
MattL
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Date Posted: 13:52:56 03/23/08 Sun
Looking for anyone working on Golden Laced Bantams. I have a few chicks I got from a hatchery but they are poor typed and poorly laced. I am looking for something decent enought to make some experimental crosses with some other colors. Let me know what you have and email or post some pics here and maybe we can work out a deal. Thanks in advance of your replies!
MattL
mattlh@embarqmail.com
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Subject: buff bantams in nebraska


Author:
Josh
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Date Posted: 14:26:50 03/27/08 Thu
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has some breeding age buff cochin bantams hens or pullets for sale in either nebraska, northwest iowa, or southeast south dakota. looking for dark color (darker than needed for the show pen), good foot feathering and cushion.

Let me know if you have any avaliable.
Thanks!
Josh.
Subject: Buff Bantam Cochins


Author:
Greg
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Date Posted: 19:28:20 03/25/08 Tue
Well its spring and my little ladies are laying like mad. If anyone wants some fertile Buff Bantam cochin eggs let me know . I would like to get $12 for 6 eggs and you pay shipping.

Greg
Subject: orpingtons


Author:
Trey
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Date Posted: 17:23:48 03/22/08 Sat
dose anybody have buff orpingtons that they are wanting to sale or chicks. i am trying to get some for my 4-h project in july Thanks Trey
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Subject: The American Brown Leghorn Club


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 23:35:01 03/21/08 Fri
I would like to welcome the American Brown Leghorn Club to the CROHIO.COM group of Poultry Websites and Message boards. I have the links listed below and for those who have been asking for an active Internet presence for this historic Club, here it is! Thought our cochin friends may want to take a look!
Matt Lhamon
WebMaster CROHIO.COM
mattlh@embarqmail.com
APA/ABA General License Poultry Judge



http://www.crohio.com/ABLC/
http://mattlh.proboards76.com/index.cgi?board=ablc
Subject: meat pen


Author:
Trey
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Date Posted: 16:42:01 03/16/08 Sun
what is considered meat pen?
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Subject: COCHIN WESTERN NATIONAL


Author:
Bernita Miller
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Date Posted: 10:22:30 03/17/08 Mon
COCHIN WESTERN NATIONAL IS JUST A MONTH AWAY APRIL 19,2008 AT SEDALIA, MO. THIS IS A DOUBLE SHOW. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REQUEST A CATALOG, THIS IS ALSO THE D'ANVER SEMI ANNUAL
SHOW. COCHIN WILL BE THE FIRST SHOW THE D'ANVER WILL BE THE 2ND SHOW. WE HAVE GREAT PRIZE MONEY AND HAND PAINTED AWARDS FOR THE CHAMPIONS OF THE COCHINS AND D'ANVER SHOWS.

BERNITA
Subject: Poultry Items For Sale ( NEW WEB SITE)


Author:
Dwayne Campbell
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Date Posted: 11:14:40 03/15/08 Sat
Hello,
I have created a web site for all the poultry items that I sell. http://freewebs.com/buffrooster/
Please check back as I will be adding new items.
Thank you!
Dwayne

http://freewebs.com/buffrooster/
Subject: Cochin Question


Author:
Ben Rowe
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Date Posted: 11:54:30 03/14/08 Fri
I AHve A Question Regarding Cochins I Am Getting Back Some Cochins. I Sold All My Stock And I Was Wondering What The Best Variety For Florida Would Be I Know White Would Be Bad Due To All The Sun I Am Getting A Quad Of Blacks From John Thyssen Next Weekend. I Am Interested in Getting All The Varieties If Possible.

Please If you Reply To This Send Replies To blkcochinboy@yahoo.com .
-Ben
Subject: Wanted: bantam eggs, and contact info


Author:
Madison
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Date Posted: 14:45:16 03/09/08 Sun
Hello. I'm hoping to find someone that could sell me a dozen eggs from SQ stock. I'm looking for blacks, blues, and splashes. Please email me, don't reply on here!
Also, does anyone have Sandy Isler's email address? Thanks!
Madison
www.freewebs.com/goldengatepoultry
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Subject: Dun Cochin Bantams


Author:
Elizabeth Renner
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Date Posted: 05:41:41 03/06/08 Thu
Good morning everyone,

I am on a quest for Dun Cochin Bantams. Does the color even exist in the Cochins? If so, anyone care to share any info they might have?
I would really appreciate it.

I would also be interested in hatching eggs.

Thanks so much!
Elizabeth~
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Subject: LEMON BLUE COCHINS


Author:
Mary Ann
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Date Posted: 15:00:48 03/01/08 Sat
Hello Everyone,

I'm wanting to find out some info on the Lemon Blue Cochins before I add them to my flock. Is the color a true color? If you breed two LB Cochins are all the chicks LB? Do they only come in Bantam size? Any info to help me to understand will be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for your time ! Take care, Mary Ann
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Subject: Partridge Roo Skin Color Question


Author:
Terra
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Date Posted: 23:44:36 02/17/08 Sun
I recently purchased and had shipped a Partridge roo, he is said to be 3 years old.
I would like to show him, I have never done shows before and cant wait!
After looking him over well, I have had some grooming to do to him, pop his spurs as they were HUGE and gave him a nice bath to get any critters off of him, I have Ivermec'ed him for any possable worms he may have had and also to kill any other bugs that were missed along with dusting him with DE.

I got him from a known breeder, (I think).

Anyway, my question for you all is, his skin. His breast all the way back and up to about his oil gland is red, like an irritation of some sort. His feet at the shaft of the feathers on his toes is red. Is this normal for the feet could it just be because of the feathering? IS this something I should be worried about and not get to show for the first time? What can I do to clean him up?

The previous owner used Seven dust on him, could it be a reation to that?

My first show is coming up in about 3 weeks, I really hope to show him! Here are some pictures.

Not sure if pictures will show if not let me know
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Oil Gland
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Red Skin
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Before I removed the spur, they are only about 1/2" now!
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Subject: lemonblue


Author:
John Barca
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Date Posted: 05:16:15 03/04/08 Tue
HI YOU CAN GET LEMON BLUES FROM BREEDING A PARTRIDGE MALE ON A BLUE FEMALE GOOD LUCK
Subject: Wanted Barred Cochin Bantams


Author:
Jody
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Date Posted: 10:22:25 03/03/08 Mon
I was wondering if anyone has some Barred Cochin bantams for pets only, free to a good home.
I live near the Tennessee and Alabama state line.
I would also consider any color cochin bantam as pet only.
Subject: Wanted Bantam Frizzle Hen


Author:
MadelineG
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Date Posted: 21:02:20 02/29/08 Fri
I currently have one blue splash hen which is very much kept as a pet, although I showed her recently at the Fl. State Fair to gain a blue.

I have kept show chickens on and off during my life.

What I am looking for is a nice looking good type hen to be a pet. She would live with Lily (my cochin) in the 10 x 10 x 10 aviary right outside my living room window. I am going to start taking Lily around to Nursing homes, she really couldn't be tamer.

I'm writing this to give hobbist and breeders both the idea that they may have a good hen for me. I am attacted to interesting colors like the blues, splashes, columbians, birchen, but I like a nice fat well formed and frizzles out little hen too.

Thanks.
Subject: Bantam Cochin Eggs


Author:
Terra
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Date Posted: 22:49:42 02/25/08 Mon
Due to the unpleasant experience I have recently had purchasing adult birds from a "reputable" east coast breeder. I will never buy another adult bird again before I can see it in person so I know EXACTLY what I am getting.

I am on the search for some Bantam Partridge cochin eggs. The chances of getting anything ill in my flock is alot lower hatching my own over buying more adults.

I am hoping to hatch out some hens, but realize my luck is usually on the rooster side.

I am working on a project trying to figure out and understand the genetics of some frizzle partridge cochin hens I currently have.

Anyway, I am sure this is a far crying chance but though I would give it a shot.

Please you may contact me here or privately with anything you have to offer. Thank you very much.
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Subject: Spur Removal


Author:
Bill Ziehm
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Date Posted: 20:36:03 02/21/08 Thu
please note my added comment under the Partridge Roo skin question. It has my way of dealing with the spurs on my older Cock Birds. I am just a little puzzle about the comments made about the potato use to remove the spurs. Bill
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Subject: COCHIN INTERNATIONAL WESTERN MEET


Author:
Bernita Miller
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Date Posted: 18:43:10 02/24/08 Sun
IF YOU ARE INTERESTING IN COMING TO SEDALIA, MO APRIL 19,08 DOUBLE SHOW ONE DAY. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REQUEST SHOW CATALOG. JAMIE MATTS HAS AGREED TO COME TO MISSOURI AND JUDGE OUR WESTERN NATIONAL. THIS WILL BE A SHOW THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS. MISSOURI IN APRIL IS A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND SO TIME SIGHT SEEING.
ENTRY FEE IS ONLY $3.00 PER BIRD FOR BOTH SHOWS, OUR OTHER JUDGES ARE LARRY DENNY, ANDY BARNES AND DWAYNE BALLARD. FOR INFORMATION CALL, EMAIL OR SNAIL MAIL ME AT
BERNITA MILLER
SEC---MISSOURI STATE POULTRY ASSOC
300 N. FRANKLIN
WINDSOR, MO 65360
1-660-647-2474
bmiller@iland.net
COME AND SEE WHAT MISSOURI HAS TO OFFER.
BERNITA
Subject: silver penciled cochin bantam


Author:
kevin
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Date Posted: 11:27:41 02/24/08 Sun
i am looking for some silver penciled cochin bantams can i get some help with this think you
Subject: frost bite and chickens


Author:
henry
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Date Posted: 09:47:46 02/21/08 Thu
it is winter time in my area and i was looking over my males and found that some of my young white cockrels and barred cockrels had some major frostbite on their combs and some of their wattles. If these frostbitten parts fall off, will they grow back? or will the be combless for the rest of their life? And i have a question about one of my other males. When he was young, he was attacked by the rest of the chicks it was living with. Since then, the only noise he has been able to make is crowing. other than that he just wezzes. is this something bad?
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Subject: Bedding vs. Wire


Author:
Bryant
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Date Posted: 09:50:24 01/03/08 Thu
I would like to see a discussion about flooring options for bantam cochins- bedding(shavings, straw, etc) versus wire.

I was taught that cochins needed bedded pens- mostly to preserve their foot feathering. I believe there are other benefits also; asthetic, easier on their joints, possibly better fertility (not important if you AI) etc.

However, there is a plethora of downsides to bedded pens- the cost of bedding, more time cleaning pens, birds are exposed to their own waste, spilled water becomes a large mess, etc.

Since I am always devising my next cage design, I would like to hear what experienced cochin breeders on the forum prefer and believe.

-Bryant
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Subject: NEST BOXES FOR SALE:


Author:
Dwayne Campbell
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Date Posted: 08:56:29 02/18/08 Mon
I build nest boxes to sell. I build these to order.
The nest boxes are Bantam and Standard sizes and I can build them for 1,2 or 3 hens.
This sale is for a Bantam nest
Single $9.99
I can make them as big as you need. I build these for bantams and heavies. Each nest for bantams measure 10" X 10" X 10" single nest (Example: a double bantam nest will be 10" X 10" X 20" ).
A heavy single nest will measure 12" X 12" X 12".(Example: a double heavynest will be 12" X 12" X24" ).
Please let me know if I can help you!

I accept paypal and post office money orders. Please allow up to 2 weeks for them to arrive.
Please send your zip code for shipping quotes. I ship by UPS.
Please email me at campbel6l@msn.com
http://pics.hoobly.com/thumbs/4OWI45QM45R25WWHER.jpg
Subject: NEST BOXES FOR SALE:


Author:
Dwayne Campbell
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Date Posted: 08:55:47 02/18/08 Mon
I build nest boxes to sell. I build these to order.
The nest boxes are Bantam and Standard sizes and I can build them for 1,2 or 3 hens.
This sale is for a Bantam nest
Single $9.99
I can make them as big as you need. I build these for bantams and heavies. Each nest for bantams measure 10" X 10" X 10" single nest (Example: a double bantam nest will be 10" X 10" X 20" ).
A heavy single nest will measure 12" X 12" X 12".(Example: a double heavynest will be 12" X 12" X24" ).
Please let me know if I can help you!

I accept paypal and post office money orders. Please allow up to 2 weeks for them to arrive.
Please send your zip code for shipping quotes. I ship by UPS.
Please email me at campbel6l@msn.com
Subject: silver penciled cochin bantam


Author:
kevin
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Date Posted: 08:52:41 02/18/08 Mon
i am looking for some siver penciled bantam cochin can i get some help with this think you
Subject: silver laced cochin bantams


Author:
Wes Whiteley
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Date Posted: 22:16:35 02/16/08 Sat
Hi all,

We are looking for show quality silver laced cochin bantam pullets for use in 4-H. Does anyone know of any breeders that will ship to the San Jose area of California?

Thank you
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Subject: barred cochin


Author:
kevin
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Date Posted: 08:22:45 02/10/08 Sun
what is agood hatchery to get some barred bantam cochin think you
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Subject: Standard Cochins for sale, Spokane Wa. silver & gold laced, red, partridge


Author:
Denna Nick
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Date Posted: 16:03:06 02/09/08 Sat
I have several (about 20 total) cochins for sale, getting out of the silver laced, gold laced, partridge and Red (going to stay with the black, white and blue) could even come up with an extra black or white roo if needed. these are all standard size purchased from Welp hatchery last Aug most are breeder quality though a couple are show quality.. they are just now starting to lay. we are in Spokane, Wa. would need to pick up. $10 a bird or will make a package deal for all..
Thanks
Denna Nick
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Subject: Newbie looking for shows in Georgia


Author:
Kelly
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Date Posted: 23:18:16 02/11/08 Mon
I am new to chickens and am very interested in having Cochins. Have read alot, but would like to meet some in person. Can anyone tell me if there will be a show near Atlanta, GA or a good quality breeder near by.
Thank you!
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Subject: bad feather day


Author:
henry
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Date Posted: 09:13:07 02/12/08 Tue
i have a small flock of white cochins that seem to get very messy feathers almost as though they had water spilled on them ( which could not be the case because the water dishes are fastened to the wall). what could cuse chickens to have a bad hair day?
Subject: 2008 Eastern National--- All Cochin Show


Author:
Judy Gantt
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Date Posted: 08:25:56 02/11/08 Mon
The 2008 Eastern Cochin National will be held April 4-6 in Newport , Tn. It is actually a 1 day show but birds may be left an extra day if you prefer to sight see . The Smokies will be beautiful and refreshing this time of year. From the majestic mountain tops to the quaint valley of Cades Cove-------- to the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge , there is something for everyone.
The Newport show has given Cochins International 500.00 to use as incentives. I'm also beating the bushes for additional donations. At the present time 195.00 has been donated by members to support their favorite variety.Contact Tom or me for additional info or to make a donation. Look forward to hearing from you. Judy
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Subject: Fresno Show


Author:
Chris
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Date Posted: 16:10:57 02/10/08 Sun
I have a few nice White cochin bantams k's & p's I will be bringing with me to sell at the Fresno show Feb 23rd.

I will also have a dozen or so nice mille fleur d'Uccles, as well as a couple brown red moderns bantams, and maybe a couple white leghorn bantams.

If anyone is interested or would like to reserve something let me know.

Thanks !

Chris
Subject: 2008 ABA Semi-Annual and North Central District meet


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 09:16:51 02/10/08 Sun
The Gateway Poultry club will host the 2008 ABA Semi-Annual and the North Central District meet of Cochins International in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. Show dates are April 12-13, 2008. The show is held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The show will be single decked. Sell spaces and vendors' tables will be in one building along with Jr. birds and a one day pigeon show. The other building will house the large fowl and bantams. The building is large enough to allow drive thru drop of your birds. Judges are Warren Carlow, Bart Pals, Jim Sallee, and Ralph Sheriff. There will be an entry form in the March issue of Poultry Press, but there is current contact information in the recent Poultry Press issues. It would be wise to make reservations now, as I hear a large block of the most economical rooms are already reserved.
Fred Abbitt has sponsored a nice pure silver prize to the Cochins International member that exhibits the most cochins, the one that exhibits the second most cochins, and the one that drives the farthest to exhibit at the show. We are now taking any donations for cash awards for the cochin competition. If you would like to sponsor a cash award for your favorite variety, contact me and I will give you the details. We will accept donations until close to the show date and will post them at the club display on the day of the show. Since the club entry form had to be printed in the Poultry Press, there was no way to have these awards printed in the entry catalog. So join us in Bloomington in April when everything is blooming and warm again. Competition will be hot and it is our goal to have 150 cochins in attendance. Bring your sale birds. All 4H clubs in the area have been notified and young exhibitors have high hopes of attaining that special pair or trio to win a prize with this summer. Bloomington is home to Indiana University, and hotel rooms will be at a premium that weekend due to campus related activities. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Subject: barred cochin


Author:
kevin
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Date Posted: 16:55:37 02/06/08 Wed
what is a good hatchery to get some barred cochins think you kevin
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Subject: Can't We All Get Along?


Author:
Sarah in Michigan
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Date Posted: 16:48:25 02/05/08 Tue
We currently have 10 bantam cochins - 9 hens and one rooster. This spring I plan on getting another 8 from Ideal in the colors I don't have yet, and hope at least 4 of them will be hens we will keep. Our current chickens will be a year old when we receive the chicks, and were all from last year's hatchery order, minus our rooster, "Romeo".

My question is, does anyone have advice on how to "encourage" them to get along? For instance, how old/large should the pullets be before I introduce them, how should I introduce them, is getting chased around and beaten on unavoidable, when has it gone too far? Should I pen them next to each other before they are in together, or will that just end up making them get beat on more when they are finally together since the older ones have been wanting to peck the heck out of them for weeks?

I'm a big chicken softie, I hate having to recruit my hubby to take care of the flock "misfits", so I am hoping to do this as smoothly as possible.
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Subject: Keeping Cochins Warm


Author:
Sarah in Michigan
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Date Posted: 18:33:29 12/09/07 Sun
The weather has been getting really cold here lately, and never having owned chickens for the winter season before, I am looking for some advice.

We currently have our 11 bantam cochins in an insulated chicken coop, with two 250 watt red heat lamps that I keep on 24/7. Those seem to keep the temp somewhere between 45 and 50 degrees even though it might be 20-30 outside.

My questions are, how cold is too cold for the little buggers? Is it okay to have the red lights on all the time, or will they keep them away and make them lay eggs when they shouldn't be? Are there any other alternatives to the red heat lamps to keeping them warm that doesn't light up the whole coop and doesn't involve buying a mini chicken-furnace? :) Thanks!
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Subject: Wanting to Buy


Author:
Taylor Jones
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Date Posted: 15:55:21 02/04/08 Mon
Hello all cochin lovers! I was wondering who all lives in NC or Southern VA that might have show/breeder quality white bantams? Please if you would give me location and price and maybe an email I can reach you at. Thank you for any information!
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Subject: barred cochin


Author:
kevin
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Date Posted: 17:23:36 02/04/08 Mon
i am looking for some barred cochin where can i buy some at think you kevin 615-542-3516
Subject: A Few Questions


Author:
Jen Warwick
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Date Posted: 09:59:23 02/03/08 Sun
I am still new to this and I am reading and learning all I can. My question is on how long it takes birds to mature.... I have 10 month olds that are still feathering. Normal? I have not gotten and egg yet, but the combs ARE getting redder and they are singing. Eggs on the way soon? I also have a Bantam white cochin who I thought was a male but he/she has yet to crow or act like a cockerel and is about 7 months old. I know the weather being odd this winter and fall could have some to do with it but I guess the question is does it normally take this long for cochin bantams to mature? Do standards mature quicker or is it a breed thing? I know egg laying breeds can mature faster. I'm not in a hurry and It's been great getting to know them and watch them grow. Thanks for any input.

Jen
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Subject: Wanting to buy


Author:
Heather White
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Date Posted: 16:42:35 01/29/08 Tue
Hi, does anyone have show quality cochins for sale and is willing to ship them to California? Thankyou Heather
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Subject: Large Cochin Pullets wanted


Author:
Susan McKean
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Date Posted: 11:47:24 02/03/08 Sun
I am looking for some large Cochin pullets,no color preference. I would love to know of some breeders in my area (Southern California, or shipping would be an option also.

Thanks, a lot!

Susan
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Subject: COCHIN INTERNATIONAL WESTERN MEET


Author:
Bernita Miller
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Date Posted: 10:11:39 01/29/08 Tue
WESTERN COCHIN INTERNATIONAL WILL HELD AT SEDALIA, MO. APRIL 19, 2008. AWARDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW. HAVE 200.00 PLUS SO FAR. WILL HAVE HANDPAINTED PLATES FOR CHAMPION BANTAM AND CHAMPION STANDARD.
ON A REGULAR SHOW WE HAVE 150 TO 200 COCHINS, THIS YEAR I EXPECT TO HAVE 300 PLUS COCHINS SHOW,YOU. THIS SHOULD BE THE BIGGEST SHOW EVER. ALL BIRDS WILL BE SINGLED CAGE AND UPFRONT FOR EVERONE TO VIEW. OUR JUDGES ARE JERRY YEAW, DWAYNE BALLARD, LARRY DENNY, ANDY BARNES FOR THE OPEN SHOW. WE HAVE JAMES MILLER AND DALE POSTMA FOR THE JUNIOR SHOW. SINCE OUR SHOW IS A DOUBLE SHOW THE COCHIN NATIONAL WILL BE THE FIRST SHOW AND THEN THE 2ND SHOW WILL BE A SPECIAL. WE HAVE A GREAT JUNIOR ABA/APA SHOW AND EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN.
OUR SHOW IS AT THE MISSOURI STATE FAIRGROUNDS IN SEDALIA, MO. THE BUILDING WILL HOLD ABOUT 2,000 BIRDS SINGLE CAGED. IT IS A ENCLOSED BUILDING, VERY NICE CLIMATE WISE INSIDE. THERE WILL BE A FOOD STAND FOR SAT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.
THE BUILDING OPENS AT 3PM ON FRIDAY TO BRING IN BIRDS AND CLOSES ABOUT 9:30 PM AND THEN OPEN SAT MORNING AT 6AM TO BRING IN BIRDS, JUDGING STARTS AT 8AM FOR THE FIRST SHOW, THE JUDGES START ON THE BANTAMS WHICH THIS YEAR WILL BE THE COCHINS, AND THEN THE OTHER SET OF JUDGES WILL START ON THE STANDARDS, NEITHER SET OF JUDGES SEE RESULTS FROM EITHER SHOW UNTIL ALL IS DONE . WE ARE USUALLY FINISHED AND ALL AWARDS ARE GIVEN OUT AND CAGED OUT BY 5PM. MISSOURI IS BEAUTIFUL THIS TIME OF YEAR,THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT VACATION AND ENJOY A GREAT SHOW. THERE IS LOTS OF GREAT RESTURANTS AND LOTS OF MOTELS IN SEDALIA, THERE IS ALWAYS SOME OTHER EVENTS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. COME AND SEE WHAT MISSOURI AND THE CLUB HAS TO OFFER.
FOR SHOW CATALOG EITHER EMAIL, CALL OR SNAIL MAIL
MISSOURI STATE POULTRY ASSOC
BERNITA MILLLER
300 N. FRANKLIN
WINDSOR, MO 65360
660-647-2474
bmiller@iland.net
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Subject: Master Breeder Points Are Up to Date


Author:
Tom Roebuck
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Date Posted: 17:00:17 01/30/08 Wed
All,

The long awaited Master Breeder Points update has been completed! Thanks to Shari McCollough's hard work and dedication we are now current with the MB Points. If you find a discrepancy, Shari says to feel free and contact her and we'll get it all worked out. There is a list of shows at the end that represents what Shari had to sift through to get you your points totals. This is tedious work so I am sure she would appreciate a thanks the next time you run into her in the show hall!

Direct Link~
http://cochinsinternational.cochinsrule.com/MasterList.pdf

Thanks Shari!

Tom
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Subject: Splash Plumage Disqualification?


Author:
Doddie Truedson
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Date Posted: 12:36:05 01/30/08 Wed
I have a splash cochin bantam cockerel approx 8 months old who has developed very noticeable light lemon coloring in his hackles and up around the head. Is that color considered a "rust" and therefore a disqualification? Otherwise, the rest of his coloring looks OK. Thank you for any responses!
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Subject: Brown Red Cochin bantams:


Author:
Bill Ziehm
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Date Posted: 22:10:36 01/30/08 Wed
I am looking to get back into raising Brown Reds again. I had them for years got out of them and wish at this point I never had! Looking for some eggs preferably from some good breeding stock or would consider purchasing some breeders. They have to be something worth working with. Not interested in poor quality Brown Reds.Let me know if you are interested in selling anything that would be a solid start to get back into raising them again. THANKS BILL ZIEHM
Subject: wanted silver laced/mottled/splash/birchen cochin


Author:
cindy
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Date Posted: 15:04:42 01/30/08 Wed
Hello, I live in Illinois near Chicago. Is there anyone with any nice young single up to trio Silver Laced Cochins?
Also looking for females in birchen/splash/mottled cochins.
am willing to pay for shipping. Its cold here now in Illinois but maybe next month?
Subject: Enticing Broodiness


Author:
Taylor Jones
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Date Posted: 20:44:52 01/26/08 Sat
Hello all cochin lovers! I recently have a few black and a few white cochins that I would like to get broody. I know they will have fertile eggs because their housed with roosters. Is that anything I can do to entice them to become broody? Thanks for any advice you can provide!
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Subject: Show this on the ABA board


Author:
PamH.
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Date Posted: 09:33:14 01/27/08 Sun
Announcing the first All-Cochins Show in over 30 years!

The Something to Crow About Poultry Club will be hosting the Cochins International Eastern National Meet for 2008 in Newport, TN as an ALL-COCHINS SHOW. We hope that this will be the start of something akin to the Old English Jamboree and it will take place the first weekend in April (April 4, 5, 6, 2008). Currently it is scheduled as a 1 day show on the 5th of April but if it looks like we will have enough interest we can change it to a 2 day event to accomodate judging. Early coop in will go the evening of the 4th, with a meet and greet barbecue put on by the host club.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at: tomroebuck@cochinsrule.com

I will be posting more info very soon!

We hope you will consider attending!cochinsrule2007

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Subject: laying eggs


Author:
Carrie
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Date Posted: 16:32:53 11/05/07 Mon
HI, I'm new to chickens and my daughter has a couple of large black cochin pullets, about 6-7 months old. the rhode island red pullets we got at the same time are already laying eggs, when can we expect the cochins to start laying?
Thanks,
Carrie
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Subject: Barred Cochin Color Pattern


Author:
Robert Blosl
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Date Posted: 11:38:14 01/20/08 Sun
I would like to ask the fellow Cohin Breeders for advise on what to expect when you cross say a white cohin to a excellent barred cochin to improve type. I am a Plymonth Rock Large Fowl breeder and have one excellent barred rock large fowl male with very nice clean barring and crossed him on my best four year old white rock large fowl hen. My results was a cockerel with fantastic large fowl type but the color is dirty or more like production rock color. I also have a pullet his sister that has type like the mother and the same blurry barred color. I also have one barred rock pure pullet with good color and fair type not up to the value of my white rock large fowl. My question to you is if you where trying to improve a barred cochin line of bantams or large fowl what approach in breeding would you take with my breeders. Ho many generations would it take in your view to get clean back and white barring on a cross like this. I ask you this question with hopes it will help me to improve this endangered breed of fancy fowl the barred pymonth rock and also may help some one in the future who may want to have a good line of barred rock bantams much like Mr. Givens had in the 1960 from Tenn. Look forward to your advice. Robert Blosl Sec of the Plymonth Rock Fanciers Club, Silverhill, Alabama below is my picture trail web site with pictures of barred colored bird that I use as a example. My barred rock male is like the ones from Georgia the old Paul Hardy line his father is in a breeding pen with three or four females. This line has been vaporized and no longer at Mr. Hardys farm.


http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=6541850&uid=703586&members=1
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Subject: Partridge cochins


Author:
Kristen
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Date Posted: 01:38:54 01/23/08 Wed
I have about 25 partridge cochin roosters, 7 months old for sale. I need to get rid of them quick. If someone happens to have any blue or splash cochins I will happily trade all of my partridge hens and roosters for them. I probably have 40+ all together. I am wanting to raise blue, buff and splash cochins and get out of the partridge colored birds. These are all big pretty birds.
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Subject: Free coupons


Author:
PamH.
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Date Posted: 13:43:11 01/23/08 Wed
I join this group at http://www.betteranimals.com/ and I received coupons for a free 50# bag of chicken feed (you don't have to buy anything with it, just go in and get your free bag! well you have to pay taxes) and a coupon for a free 25# purina mills sunfresh recipe flock block, also I got coupons for free rabbit food, cat, horse and dog. And they sent me three sets of coupons from different feed stores so I have a received about three hundred dollars of free feed!!!. My turkeys really like that flock block. http://www.betteranimals.com/
Have a great day,
Pam
Subject: Several Questions on buying keeping,rasing and showing cochins


Author:
Jeff
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Date Posted: 21:33:51 01/20/08 Sun
Hi, I have been raising and showing pigeons for a while now, and would like to breed, and show a few cochins.
Some of the color varieties I am interested in seem to be rare (Milli, Golden laced and Silver laced Bantams) or it's really hard to find SQ birds. I would rather get them from a show person, but I may just end up buying chicks from Ideal Hatchery, Privett or Sand Hill Preservation Center. Has anybody had any luck obtaining quality birds from these hatcheries?
Which hatchery is best for SQ birds? Any Cochin show person you would recommend me to contact?
I live in St. Louis, MO and my birds will be kept in my garage with a concert floor, one of my pigeon friends uses a low dust cat litter on a concert floor with no problem, would this be ok or safe for chickens? Any of you keep or raise chickens in the suburbs or the city? Is there just one big National for the cochins, APA or ABA or are they all several seprate shows?
I still need to get an incubator, is there any special brand that I should get or use? Or with incubators is it pretty much as the saying goes you get what you pay for.
I have noticed from pervious posts many of you use one incubator for a majority of the incubation time and another just a few days prior to hatching. I this necessary or could you rotate your eggs from an expensive incubator (Brinsea) to lets say an inexpensive(Hova-Bator) one prior to hatch? Just curious, does anybody ever import chickens from Europe ect, like some pigeon fanciers do? It seems most of the forgien Cochin fanciers have most of rare or uncommon colors in excellent type.

Thanks
Jeff
J&H Lofts
www.jhlofts.com
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Subject: Wanted: Silver Laced, Golden Laced Bantam Cochin eggs


Author:
Jeff
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Date Posted: 17:25:00 01/18/08 Fri
Hi, I am interested in obtaining some silver laced, golden laced and possibly some columbian bantam Cochin eggs. I'm new to cochins, and would like to obtain eggs from excellent quality birds. I am only interested in obtaining 6 to 12 eggs of each color variety. I am also a Cochin International club member.
Regards
Jeff
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Subject: what kind is this Cochin


Author:
michael
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Date Posted: 18:58:00 01/17/08 Thu
I have some very nice cochin chickens I raised most as bitties. I have one that I am not sure if it is barred or silver laced(which I think is neither)or something else but it is cochin as well as the others.If you would look at them in my space account you will see the one I am talking about .All the others are either blue or black cochins.Also if you havea my space account add me. I live in North Florida and was wandering if there is a place where I could show them if they seem to be show worthy.email me send a message through my space are something Please!my space accont name is www.myspace.com/guitar_romeo
Subject: what kind is this Cochin


Author:
michael
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Date Posted: 18:56:31 01/17/08 Thu
I have some very nice cochin chickens I raised most as bitties. I have one that I am not sure if it is barred or silver laced(which I think is neither)or something else but it is cochin as well as the others.If you would look at them in my space account you will see the one I am talking about .All the others are either blue or black cochins.Also if you havea my space account add me. I live in North Florida and was wandering if there is a place where I could show them if they seem to be show worthy.email me send a message through my space are something Please!my space accont name is www.myspace/guitar_romeo
Subject: Quality Columbian Cochins and White Wyandottes FOR SALE in WA, Transport to OR Available


Author:
Ashley Felton
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Date Posted: 23:21:04 01/16/08 Wed
Hey Everybody, I have some Fantastic birds for sale right now. I live in Bellingham, WA, but I travel all over for rabbit shows. I will be in Saint Helens, OR and Astoria, OR on the 25th and 26th of this month, but I also ship!

If you have any questions on any of the birds please ask. I am not sure about prices yet, so feel free to make an offer.

A list of all the birds I currently have available is below. If you would like to see pictures please e-mail me at valleygirl2119@gmail.com or call me at 360-305-8863

Columbian Cock1 is from Jamie Matts
Columbian Hen1 is from Jamie Matts
Columbian Hen2 is from Jamie Matts
Paid $150 for these three birds

Columbian Cock 2 is offspring of Columbian Cock 1 and Hen 1
Columbian Hen 3 is offspring of Columbian Cock 1 and Hen 2

White Wyandotte Trio is from Paul Ashbrook
Paid $100 for these birds

Blue Light Brown Dutch Cock from a Local Breeder
Paid $35 for this bird.

Let me know if you are interested in any of the birds. As for price. I am really stumped. Feel free to make me an offer on the birds that you are interested in.

Thanks for looking.


--
-Ashley Felton
+M an' M Rabbitry+
http://www.1webspace.biz/manmrabbitry
Raising Grand Champion Jersey Woolies & Standard Chinchillas in Bellingham, WA.
Subject: standard mottled cochins


Author:
Ralph
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Date Posted: 11:53:25 01/16/08 Wed
does anyone have or know someone breeding mottled in standard
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Subject: partridge or black cochins


Author:
Trey
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Date Posted: 15:41:59 01/03/08 Thu
i am looking for black or partridge cochin standard size breeders that are selling their eggs. I am trying to get them for 4-H in July. Please let me now before January 15th.
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Subject: Incubators


Author:
PamH.
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Date Posted: 15:09:45 01/14/08 Mon
Happy New Year my fellow cochin lovers. :)
I am thinking about upgrading to a GQF 1502 incubator,
And am wanting everyones opinions on that idea, I don't set alot of eggs at a one time. But rather a few alot of the time :) and thought the bigger incubator would allow me to do that without lower the temps to fast as it does on my little one. Do you all like your GQFs?
Thanks
Pam
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Subject: partridge or black cochins


Author:
Trey
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Date Posted: 15:41:59 01/03/08 Thu
i am looking for black or partridge cochin standard size breeders that are selling their eggs. I am trying to get them for 4-H in July. Please let me now before January 15th.
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Subject: Incubators


Author:
PamH.
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Date Posted: 15:09:45 01/14/08 Mon
Happy New Year my fellow cochin lovers. :)
I am thinking about upgrading to a GQF 1502 incubator,
And am wanting everyones opinions on that idea, I don't set alot of eggs at a one time. But rather a few alot of the time :) and thought the bigger incubator would allow me to do that without lower the temps to fast as it does on my little one. Do you all like your GQFs?
Thanks
Pam
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Subject: Partridge cochin


Author:
chad
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Date Posted: 15:31:13 01/15/08 Tue
Does anybody know where I could purchase some good Partridge Cochin Bantams from in North Carolina anything from singles up
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Subject: Northeastern Poultry Congress, Massachussetts


Author:
Dianna
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Date Posted: 12:06:19 01/09/08 Wed
Will I be able to pay my annual dues at the Northeastern Poultry Congress this weekend? I'm also looking to buy a few bantams, so if anyone on here will be there, let me know. Thanks!!
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Subject: Blue mottle cochin


Author:
chad
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Date Posted: 09:22:32 01/07/08 Mon
Just got a real quick question I have a blue mottled cock bird but no hen. However I have black mottled hens and blue hens. What would be the best cross to get blue mottled? In my cock bird the blue dosen't show up as much as I would like for it to so in the ending result of the cross I would be looking for my birds to be a good blue base color with good mottle
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Subject: round cochin


Author:
Trey
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Date Posted: 10:56:51 01/04/08 Fri
At my last show i was showing my partridge cochins and they got RV and RB with them and the judge said that they needed to be more rounder and so that leads me to my question is their anyway to get them rounder?
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Subject: Incubator Preference


Author:
Anton Schilter
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Date Posted: 00:24:40 01/06/08 Sun
During the recent December floods in Washington State, our incubator suffered severe damage. I am looking to replace our incubator with a good quality incubator. Any recommendations or input as to what brand of incubator works best with standard and bantam cochins?
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Subject: Cochin Eggs Wanted


Author:
Terra
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Date Posted: 14:25:39 01/05/08 Sat
Hello, I am looking for a resource of some SQ cochin eggs.
I am open to all colors, not so much white but ok if thats all I can get lol
I would like to get into showing birds soon, I have some ducks I am going to try to show and would love to show some cochins and silkies.
I am in the Pacific Northwest.
Please send me your prices, colors, and location. Closer the better but not always.
You can email me privately at Terrascritters@aol.com
Thank you very much for your help!
Subject: Spangle Cochins


Author:
Chad
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Date Posted: 17:36:05 01/01/08 Tue
I was wandering if anyone could tell me how to get spangle cochins.I have two cock birds now one is color perfect to a spangle old english, the other is spangle with alot more white. I thought about crossing the first cock on a white hen and the other one that has the most white on partridge hens. I don't know if the spangle color cochin is considered a type of cochin but they sure are beautiful to look at Thanks.
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Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR


Author:
Bernita & Ken Miller
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Date Posted: 14:50:37 12/31/07 Mon
We want to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR and good luck in the following year in hatching and show cochins.
Hope you has a great holiday.
Ken & Bernita
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Subject: Buff Columbian Bantam Pullet or Hen wanted


Author:
Lynne
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Date Posted: 14:48:40 01/01/08 Tue
I'm looking for a Buff Columbian Bantam Pullet or Hen. Does anyone have one that they would be willing to ship? I live in So. Cal if there is one available for p-up. Please email me if you have a girl available. Thank you. Lynne
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