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Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find the many different varieties of Cochin Bantam chickens.

Cochin Bantam chicken facts

Category: Pet & meat
Origin:
China
Egg-laying ability: Moderate-good
Broodiness: High
Cold tolerance: Exceptional (if dry), poor (if wet)
Heat tolerance:
Poor-moderate
Predator evasion:  Poor-moderate
Foraging ability: Moderate-good
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile
Aggression toward flock members:
Low
Noise level: Moderate

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Cochin Bantam chickens are right for you, check out my article, The Cochin Bantam chicken: A sweet-hearted ball of feathers with feet.

Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Cochin Bantam chickens.

If you are looking for standard-size Cochins, read my article Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders.

Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information—you may need to zoom in to see them all.

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Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders by variety

The map above shows all Cochin Bantam varieties for sale. Click on the links below to find where you can buy a particular Cochin Bantam variety.

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Barred Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of a Barred Cochin Bantam hen and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Barred Cochin Bantam chickens. Note there are 2 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see them both. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Birchen Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Birchen Cochin Bantam roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Birchen Cochin Bantam chickens. You may need to zoom out to see all 5 hatcheries. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Black Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Black Cochin Bantam roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Black Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Blue Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of a Blue Cochin Bantam hen, rooster, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Blue and Self Blue Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Orange = Blue and Self Blue Cochin Bantams for sale*

  • Yellow = Blue Cochin Bantams for sale*

  • Red = Blue/Black/Splash Cochin Bantams for sale**

*Some hatcheries and breeders selling “Blue” chickens will actually give you a mix of Blue, Black and Splash chicks. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more about the color varieties they offer. Read their fine print.

**This is a descriptor provided by the hatcheries and breeders. It may mean you get Blue chicks, Black chicks, and/or Splash chicks, but you don’t get to choose. Other hatcheries and breeders do let you choose. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more about the color varieties they offer. Read their fine print

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Buff Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Buff Cochin Bantam hens and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Buff Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Frizzle Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see some examples of Frizzle Cochin Bantam roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Frizzle Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Black Frizzle Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Black, Red, and White Frizzle Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Yellow = Red Frizzle Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Green = Black, White and Buff Frizzle Cochin Bantams for sale*

  • Blue = Frizzle Cochin Bantams for sale**

*Hand Me Down Farms in New Mexico sells Black, White and Buff Frizzle Cochin Bantams. You can request colors and they will do their best to fulfill them. Just be aware, you may get a mix of Black, White and/or Buff Frizzle Cochin Bantams when you order.

**Color not specified.

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Golden Laced Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Golden Laced Cochin Bantam hens, roosters, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Golden Laced Cochin Bantam chickens. Note there are 2 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see them both. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Mille Fleur Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Mille Fleur Cochin Bantam chickens.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Mille Fleur Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Mottled Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Mottled Cochin Bantam roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Mottled Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Yellow = Mottled Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Mottled and Buff Mottled Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Red = Mottled and Self-Blue Mottled Cochin Bantams for sale

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Partridge Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Partridge Cochin Bantam roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Partridge Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Red Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of a Red Cochin Bantam hen, rooster, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Red Cochin Bantam chickens. Note there are 3 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see all of them. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Silver Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Silver Laced and Silver Pencil Cochin Bantam hens and chicks. Some of the Cochins in the videos are standard size. Bantams will have the same plumage colors but will be smaller in size.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Silver Laced and Silver Pencil Cochin Bantam chickens. You may need to zoom out to see all 4 hatcheries. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Silver Laced Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Silver Pencil Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Yellow = Silver Laced Cochin Bantams and Silver Pencil Cochin Bantams for sale

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Splash Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Splash Cochin Bantam hens and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Splash Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Yellow = Splash Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Blue/Black/Splash Cochin Bantams for sale*

*This is a descriptor provided by the hatcheries and breeders. It may mean you get Blue chicks, Black chicks, and/or Splash chicks, but you don’t get to choose. Other hatcheries and breeders do let you choose. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more about the color varieties they offer. Read their fine print.

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White Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of White Cochin Bantam hens and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell White Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Other Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders

Less common varieties of Cochin Bantam chickens for sale include:

  • Calico

  • Lavender

  • Lemon Cuckoo

  • Porcelain

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of some of these varieties.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Lavender, and Porcelain Cochin Bantam chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Lavender Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Porcelain Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Yellow = Calico and Lemon Cuckoo Cochin Bantams for sale


Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.