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Cochin 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UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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 chickens.

Cochin chicken facts

Category: Pet & meat
Origin:
China
Egg-laying ability: Moderate-good
Broodiness: High
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Exceptional (if dry), poor (if wet)
Heat tolerance:
Poor-moderate
Predator evasion:  Poor-moderate
Foraging ability: Moderate
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 chickens are right for you, check out my article, Cochin chickens: The gentle and gregarious backyard giants.

Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

If you are looking for Cochin Bantams only, read my article Cochin Bantam 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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  • Red = Cochins for sale

  • Yellow = Cochin Bantams for sale

  • Orange = Cochins and Cochin Bantams for sale

Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders by variety

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

If you are interested in particular varieties of Cochin Bantams, check out my article, Cochin Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders.

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Barred Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Barred Cochin 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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  • Red = Barred Cochins for sale

  • Orange = Blue Barred Cochins for sale

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Black Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

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

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Blue Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Blue Cochin roosters, hens, and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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  • Red = Blue Cochins for sale*

  • Orange = Blue and Self Blue Cochins for sale*

  • Yellow = Blue/Mauve Cochins for sale

  • Green = Blue/Black/Splash Cochins 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 chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

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

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Golden Laced Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

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

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Golden Laced Cochin 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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Lavender Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Lavender Cochin chickens. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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Partridge Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Partridge Cochin hens, roosters, and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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  • Red = Partridge Cochins for sale

  • Orange = Blue and Black Partridge Cochins for sale

  • Yellow = Blue Partridge Cochins for sale

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Red Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Red Cochin roosters, hens, and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Red Cochin chicken varieties. You may need to zoom out to see all 3 hatcheries. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Silver Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Silver Laced Cochin hens and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Silver Laced and Silver Laced Frizzle Cochin 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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  • Red = Silver Laced Cochins for sale

  • Orange = Silver Laced and Silver Laced Frizzle Cochins for sale

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Splash Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Splash Cochin hens and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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  • Red = Splash Cochins for sale

  • Orange = Blue Splash and White Splash Cochins for sale

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White Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of White Cochin hens, roosters, and chicks. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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  • Red = White Cochins for sale

  • Orange = White and White Frizzle Cochins for sale

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Other Cochin chicken hatcheries and breeders

Less common varieties of Cochin chickens for sale include:

  • Lemon Cuckoo

  • Mille Fleur

  • White Laced Red

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of some of these varieties. Some of the chickens in the videos are bantams—these are smaller than standard-size Cochins.

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

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Map Icon Key:

  • Orange = Mille Fleur Cochins for sale

  • Yellow = White Laced Red Cochins for sale

  • Green = Lemon Cuckoo Cochins 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.