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Appletons Rare Breed Poultry

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 410 006 183

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24.01.2022 With their buxom friendly natures, it’s not hard to tell why Cochin chickens were a revelation for western poultry keeping in the mid 1800s. Their unique looks ...and lovely temperament made Cochin chickens the bird of choice for the burgeoning poultry fancier culture developing in the western world. Up until then, chickens were simply rural staples providing eggs and dinner for hungry and hardworking farmers, but all that changed when a new type of bird fluttered onto the scene in the middle of the 19th century. The Cochin chicken breed arrived on the shores of Britain and America from the bustling port of Shanghai, China in the mid 1800s. Cochins were developed by the Chinese for meat and egg production but the chickens’ feathered feet and friendly nature soon won them an adoring group of ardent and fancy fans, including Queen Victoria, already a poultry fancier, who kept Cochins in her menagerie! They have since been developed as bantams, but it is the standard sized Cochin hens that first captured the imagination of chicken keepers Big and Beautiful First impressions count and standard sized Cochin chickens wasted no time flapping into the hearts of poultry keepers with their big and beautiful bodies, weighing up to 5kg, and an abundance of fancy feathers. When Cochins were first brought over the seas and trade routes from China they were deftly skilled at laying eggs, but an emphasis on developing feather and fluff meant that laying proficiency decreased over the years. Not to worry, what Cochin chickens lack in egg laying prowess they more than make up for in being such an astonishing bird to look at! They are feathered to a fault, even down to their toes! As such, muddy conditions don’t bode well for these buxom beauties, but give them a dry run and small patch to forage and they are as happy as hens can be. If they do get a little cruddy, don’t panic, just check out our handy guide to grooming and maintenance for your chooks! When exhibiting, judges look for small low tails, small heads with large soulful eyes and a serrated single comb. And these girls don’t disappoint when it comes to outfits! Cochin chickens come in a vast array of colours including buff, white, black, blue, partridge and cuckoo! Whoa mumma! Want to know more about plumage? Have a stickybeak here. The Most Gentle of Giants Cochin chickens are gentle giants. These large and lovely ladies are very easy to handle (as long as you can carry their hefty weight) and make perfect pets for families with children. Their love truly knows no bounds. In fact, Cochin chickens are often used as fabulous foster mums for hatching and brooding another bird’s eggs, even those of ducks and turkeys! If you want a laid back lovely hen who won’t venture too far from the coop, the Cochin is right up your chicken run. They are not overly active chooks and have a tendency to pack on some pounds if fed too many treats, so stick to lettuce leaves and keep the cracked corn for special occasions when showing your girls you care. Cold Weather is no Bother for These Buxom Babes Thanks to their slow growing, robust figures and fabulously feathered nature, Cochins are hardy for cold temperatures. They create a high amount of body heat and can even lay their small brown eggs in the winter months thanks to their overcoat of pretty plumage. Thinking about keeping a mixed flock of chickens in a cold climate? Have a peck at our chicken breed suggestions here. Warm and cold, Cochins take most types of weather in their super stride, but care should be taken during summer months to keep them cool by making sure your Cochins have plenty of shade A Brilliant Choice for the Backyard Cochin chickens are happiest when they are home. They love nothing more than knowing their boundaries and sticking to them, which is why these fluffy giants make egg-cellent backyard pets! They are not natural eggs-plorers, and will happily spend their time in a well built run, being let out to forage in their patch on a daily basis. The Cochin chickens’ big and beautiful bodies prevent them from being skilled flyers so there is no risk of them taking off for the neighbours or finding themselves in a spot of bother up a tree. Ask yourself, what could be better than sitting back with a cup of tea and watching the fluffiest chicken bums that ever existed make their slow and steady way around the garden? Nothing! Cochin chickens are a great choice of chook for any kind of Chicken Lady or Lad. These hens are pretty, portly and partial to hugs from their human friends!.

24.01.2022 It’s my lovely group of Belgium Duplay

23.01.2022 this is a link to the Cochin standard to give you some idea of just how big they grow https://www.brahmacochin.org/cochinstandardsaustralia.htm

20.01.2022 I have just reached 700 likes on this page. Thank you to all the people showing an interest in my poultry

19.01.2022 just felt the need to share some cute

18.01.2022 I will have available late on the 4th May day old chics, please order early as they went very fast last time. they are Hy-line, sexed and vacinated you will need started crumbles for the first 6 weeks and a heat lamp for the first 5 weeks please call if you are interested on 0410006183

17.01.2022 I have room for 3 dozen fertile eggs in my incubator, if anyone is interested please call 0410006183 for information

15.01.2022 I will have day old hy-line chics on 30th march for please call 0410006183 if you would like to chat about them see the page pic for type

13.01.2022 These arespeckled Sussex I have one pair and they will be at Alexandra market On 14 September

13.01.2022 Thankyou so much for all the likes my page has had recently I hope you all find something interesting.

13.01.2022 these are my beautiful Australorp chics hatching as we speak and available tomorrow. So love new chics

12.01.2022 these are some of the poultry we will bring to the Alexandra tramway market on 14th December.

08.01.2022 1,2. 3 are a beautiful blue Leghorn rooster and the 4th is a blue pullet and a black pullet all near working and pol.

06.01.2022 Pictures are of a white be calling rooster and a pair of black Sussex hens large ladder on Australian poetry pigeons and options on Facebook

04.01.2022 visual storyteller. anyone who would like to know more sbout my 12 week old hy-line pullets for eggs can call me on 0410006183

02.01.2022 these are my beautiful Belgan D'Uccle bantams they are tiny and great kids chooks, and are laying too many eggs for me at the moment

01.01.2022 some of the Belgian declay bantams by far the cutest little chooks I have seen, and perfect for a small yard or children of both Weight Bantam Variety Rooster 690 689 g... Hen 570 680 g Classification True Bantam Egg colour Cream