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Subject: agressiveness in males.


Author:
henry
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Date Posted: 18:12:28 04/13/08 Sun
hi. i have a black cochin bantam rooster who is very agressive. everytime i go to give him feed, he will fly up at me talons blared. I was wondering if their is a methode of taming him without causeing him much injury.
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Subject: Thank You Mr. Roebuck


Author:
Ben Rowe
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Date Posted: 20:28:41 04/19/08 Sat
I Would Like To Thank Mr. Roebuck For Sending Me The Best Large Fowl Cochin Cock Birds I Have Ever Seen. Thank You Mr. Roebuck.
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Subject: Tail Feathers


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 19:27:45 04/22/08 Tue
I raised some Standard White Cochins that will be a year old in June. A lot of the cockerels have prominent sickel feathers in their tails. Will these go away when they molt, or will they return as they are? I have 5 cockerels and only one has the soft rounded look to the tail as they should, but he is not the better one of the 5 other than tail at this point.
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Subject: Champ. Featherleg


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 22:48:41 03/04/08 Tue
http://www.crohio.com/DSCN4220W.jpg

Link to a White Male I judged last weekend by John Beauchamp. One of the nicer white males I have seen, right size, nice yellow beak and legs.
MattL
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Subject: 2008 Eastern National All Cochin Show


Author:
H. Craig Carroll
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Date Posted: 22:54:05 04/09/08 Wed
As all of you know, the Eastern National is now history. The Something to Crow About Poultry Show in Newport, Tn. was just that, Something To Crow About. There was almost 240 cochins. Most all of the birds were outstanding specimens and in excellent condition. The depth of quality in the blacks and the whites was exceptional, but I think the varieties stole this show. There was outstanding barreds, blues, splashes, brown reds, mottles and a lone birchen. All of these varieties had specimens that could have toppled any black or white and it was a sight to see and take in as an exhibitor.

Champion Overall a White pullet L/F by Tom Roebuck
Champion Large Fowl a White pullet by Tom Roebuck
Champion Bantam a Black cockeral by Tom Roebuck
Reserve Champion Bantam a Brown Red hen by H. Craig Carroll
Best A.O.V. a Birchen hen by H. Craig Carroll
Reserve A.O.V. a Splash pullet by H. Craig Carroll


It was a fun and friendly weekend. I was glad to see some of my old friends and have the opportunity to make new ones. The show was well run and couldn't have made the exhibitors feel more welcome. I personally would like to thank Tom and the Something To Crow About Poultry Show for putting on the first All Cochin Show in over 30 years. When I merged World Cochin and US Cochin into Cochins International, it was a personal ambition of mine to see the All Cochin Show start again. I was never able to fulfill that ambition and for that reason, I would simply like to say Thanks Tom.

H. Craig Carroll
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Subject: 2008 APA and ABA Yearbook Ads


Author:
Tom Roebuck
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Date Posted: 11:43:19 04/21/08 Mon
All,
If you plan to advertise in the APA or ABA yearbook this year, you need to get those ads in ASAP. It's always nice to have a good amount of them included in our club page areas, so make sure you tell Karen (ABA) or Pat (APA) to include them in the club page section if that's what you'd like.

Note: I am not organizing the ads for submission. They go directly to the ABA or APA. If you have specific questions please direct them to the appropriate club secretary. They do the layouts for those publications.

The club page header and Master Breeder listing have been submitted to both organizations.

Cochins Rule!

Tom
Subject: SQ Large fowl Black Cochins For Sale And Hatching Eggs


Author:
Ben Rowe
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Date Posted: 20:27:19 04/19/08 Sat
I Have A Pair Of SQ Black Cochins For Sale For $50. I Also Have Hatching Eggs For Sale In 1 Dozen Increments. For $42. I Would Prefer Payment By Paypal But Any Form Of Payment Will Do.
Subject: Standard Cochins in Midwest?


Author:
Josh
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Date Posted: 23:41:10 03/05/08 Wed
I'm interested in starting my own flock of exhibition quality standard cochins. Can anyone tell me if there are any midwestern breeders I can contact? Otherwise, are there upcoming shows where I might be able to meet and visit with breeders about how to best get started?

If I could be picky, I'd prefer blue cochins (or the genetic counterparts of black, white, splash). However, I wouldn't rule out other quality stock.

I attended a poultry show last year and was interested in the opportunity to participate. I've raised chickens for many years, but mostly just hatchery birds, etc.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.
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Subject: 2008 North Central District Meet Results


Author:
Matt McCammon
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Date Posted: 12:59:26 04/13/08 Sun
The Gateway Poultry club hosted the ABA Semi-Annual and the 2008 Cochins International North Central District Meet on April 12/13, 2008. The club located the bantams in the very front of the show hall and the cochins were judged very early in the day. There were 110 cochin bantams shown in 9, count them 9!, beautiful colors. Comments were made by visitors and veterans as to the depth and quality of the bantams exhibited. Judge Heather Hayes of British Columbia Canada placed the birds and commented that she had never judged a class of cochins with such quality in all the various colors. The 9 best of variety birds placed in the cages for final judging were a testimony to the stong stance the CI club has taken in promoting the colored cochins. Thanks to all involved for making this a successful district meet.
The Results are as follows:

Blacks (22 shown): BV Judy Gantt RV Shari McCollough
Whites (39 shown): BV Judy Gantt RV Judy Gantt
Buffs (8 shown): BV Fred Abbitt RV Fred Abbitt
Blues (5 shown): BV Shari McCollough RV Same
Mottleds (10 shown):BV Judy Gantt RV Judy Gantt
Splash (2 shown): BV H. Craig Carroll RV Same
Partridge (2 shown): BV Matt McCammon RV Same
Barred (3 shown): BV Matt McCammon RV Matt Lhamon
Brown Reds (5 shown): BV Matt McCammon RV Craig Carroll
Birchen (4 shown) BV LInda Tobia RV Same

There were 4 Large Fowl exhibited by non-members.

The Best of Breed was a black male by Judy Gantt. He went on to be Champion Featherleg. Reserve of Breed was a black female by Shari McCollough which went on to be Reserve Featherleg. Best AOV bantam was the mottled hen by Judy Gantt. Reserve AOV was a barred cockerel by Matt McCammon.
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Subject: Partridge Crossed on Buff...


Author:
Russell Estlack
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Date Posted: 23:46:56 04/11/08 Fri
Hi All,

I was wanting to know if anyone has crossed a Partridge Cochin on a Buff and if so what was the outcome. I have a great Partridge male, but my female was attacked by a German Shepard.

I was thinking I could improve the size and type of my standards if I crossed in Buff, but maybe black would be best.

Any advice on genetics would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Russ
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Subject: Partridge cochin


Author:
Chad
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Date Posted: 16:24:47 04/14/08 Mon
Does anyone know where I could get some SQ Partridge Cochin bantams in NC? All I need is a pair or trio, of could type and feather with good round cushion in the tail.I may consider birds from VA or SC depending on shipping. I have went to the cochin web site and emailed people about birds but I have not heard from them. I am wanting to start showing them but I can't find any birds at the local shows Thanks Chad
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Subject: Bantam Cochin Black Frizzle


Author:
Sara
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Date Posted: 18:01:55 04/14/08 Mon
I need to find a home for a Black Frizzle Cochin Rooster, about 1 year old. I live in So. Cal
Subject: Partridge cochin


Author:
Chad
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Date Posted: 16:31:26 04/14/08 Mon
Hello I am looking for SQ partridge cochin bantams in NC nobody shows/sells them at the local shows a pair or trio would be a big help Thanks Chad
Subject: Trio of SQ cochins


Author:
Charlotte E.
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Date Posted: 08:29:55 03/15/08 Sat
I am wanting to get into Cochins. I have been showing chickens for several years and would like to just have cochins.

I am looking for a SQ trio of cochins. Any color. Any help on where to look is greatly appreciated!
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Subject: Looking for SQ only


Author:
April
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Date Posted: 15:06:21 04/13/08 Sun
Looking for only SQ cochins for 15 yr old who has been raising black and red since 9yrs old - would like to find bantam butterscotch, mottled, silver-penciled, brown-red partridge and red (we lost our rooster over the winter) My son has been showing since 9yrs of age and he is really getting into the breeding aspect now - wants to expand his breeding and show stock - also possible large fowl cochins (not blacks or whites please)
Also, red and partridge silkies
Subject: Looking For Standards in Louisiana or Mississippi


Author:
Laura R.
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Date Posted: 11:36:35 04/13/08 Sun
I am looking for some nice birds to start a new flock of cochins. I am not too particular about the color and they do not necessarily have to be show quality, but I would like something nicer than your average hatchery bird. I am not in the position to get hatching eggs as I am still recovering from loses in Hurricane Katrina and have not yet purchased an incubator....I like to use broody hens better anyway. If there is anyone is the south Louisiana or Mississippi area who has something for sale, please let me know.
Thanks!
Laura
Subject: New Online Bird Auction


Author:
Matt Lhamon
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Date Posted: 18:24:55 04/12/08 Sat
Mike Sayre and I have started a new online Bird Auction at http://www.showbirdbid.com. We think it will be better for Show Bird people than some of the other auctions with lower commision fees(below). We have a more user friendly interface, superb customer service and picture hosting on the site! I was recently stuck on another site by a deadbeat bidder and I promise I will police the deadbeats ruthlessly! Feel free to register and all new users get a $5.00 credit to use to post auctions and every referral gets another $5.00 credit. . Redman is my referral handle if you would like to use that when you sign up.
Matt Lhamon

http://www.showbirdbid.com

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Subject: wanted, giant cochins


Author:
gilbert
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Date Posted: 15:53:21 04/04/08 Fri
I would like to purchase giant cochin rooster and at least 3 hens.we have chickens on our farm but my wife loves the giant cochins.chicks will be ok.please email info with phone number. thanks for any help.
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Subject: THANK YOU TOM


Author:
Ralph
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Date Posted: 07:47:59 04/05/08 Sat
i would like to thank Tom Roebuck for selling me the super great buff cochins i got a trio of standards and a bantam rooster i have a buff bantam rooster that has done some winning and thought he was good but the one i got from Tom blows him a way i have had cochins for almost 40 yrs this is the first time i have had standards the rooster sure is a big old boy i knowi have started with some of the best thank you Tom
ps i am moving back to new england so watch out for these birds new england
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Subject: Selling out of Cochin Bantams


Author:
Mike & Jocelyn House
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Date Posted: 21:20:49 04/03/08 Thu
We are down-sizing. Making a hard decision, but we are selling out of our Blue Cochin bantams. 1 Cock, 3 Hens, 2 Pullets in Blues. 1 Cock, 3 Hens, 1 Cockeral, 2 Pullets in Black Sports(of the Blues). 100 dollars or best offer for the whole flock(Blues and Black Sports). Make an offer if interested. Would like to get them into another Cochin Breeders Hands. Also selling out of Black Langshan Bantams. Keeping just W.C. Black Polish bantams and a few LF Black Langshans.
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Subject: WEAK LEGS IN COCHIN ROOSTERS


Author:
DEBRA WHITEHEAD
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Date Posted: 06:35:30 04/01/08 Tue
My husband and I were given 5 cochin hens and 2 roosters for a wedding present. The girls are very broody and will all jostle to sit on one egg. Makes for an interesting pile of feathers I tell you. However my problem is with the roosters. The original 2 have both died seemingly of the same thing. They reach maturity but then it seems their legs get very weak and trembly, so they just begin to lay around instead of strutting about with the girls. My husband cooks them bread every second day and they have warm pasta and grain every other day. But after all this laying around they don't forage in the garden. They appear too weak to stand and then they just die. It killed me when Goldie and Roger passed away but 4 days ago I noticed our black rooster Philip is displaying the same symptoms. He hasn't moved much at all today and when I did coax him to stand his legs were trembling and he only moved a few paces. Our other rooster, Elvis is only young but I expect him to go the same way eventually. What are we doing wrong? We love them but its heartbreaking to see them waste away. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers from Australia
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Subject: Cochin Results for Delarva Show (29-30 March 2008)


Author:
Tom Roebuck
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Date Posted: 09:04:18 04/01/08 Tue
While the overall numbers may have been down, the quality of birds at Delmarva was again top notch. The largest classes in the show were the Bantam Rocks and Bantam Cochins. When it was all said and done there were 4 Cochins on Champions Row. The details are as follows:
62 Total Cochins
-----Bantams------
Champion Featherleg/BB Cochin Bantam - White Cock by John Burgess
Reserve Featherleg/RB Cochin Bantam - Black Hen by John Burgess
*both ABA starred wins. Nice job John!!!
BV & RV Buff - Ckl and Pul by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
BV & RV Partridge - Ckl and Pul by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
RV Black - Ckl by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
RV White - Pul by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
BV & RV Birchen - Hen & Ckl by John Burgess
(There were a couple Blues and a couple Frizzles as well but I don't have the exhibitor info in front of me at the moment)
-----Large Fowl-----
Champion Large Fowl of the Show and Champion Asiatic - Buff Cock by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
Reserve Large Fowl of the Show and Reserve Asiatic - White Pullet by Tom & Sandra Roebuck
* The Buff male also took Reserve Supreme Show Champion (Supreme Champion went to a WC Black Polish by Jan Brett)
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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
Foot
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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
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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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