Frizzle Cochins might just be the breed for you! While they aren’t the typical chickens to have in your backyard, they are special for many chicken owners for their distinctive ...

Cochin chicken characteristics include abundant plumage that fully covers their legs and feet. These chickens weigh up to 11 pounds, and their fluffy feathers make them appear even larger (though ...

Other very docile breeds are Cochins, Brahmas, Orpingtons and Faverolles. Disclaimer: this also depends on the upbringing. If you want to have sweet, docile pet chickens, handle them a lot from a ...

When it comes to chickens, size is important. As the Manitoba government points out, "Hen body weight is the key to increased egg size. Bigger hens produce larger eggs than smaller hens." So whether ...

And not just any book: this is a book of chicken photos. Really! “In 2013 we decided to go in search of a Concincina as a pet for our studio garden in Milan,” wrote the photographers in an email. (I ...

Black chicken breeds commonly kept as ornamental fowl include the Araucana, Crèvecoeur, Cochin, and Sumatra. If you want a stylish bird that will produce healthy meat, a black chicken breed ...