Bantam Black Cochin Chicks

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Black Cochin Bantams

Built on a 2023 foundation from Tom Roebuck and John Beauchamp, we integrated Jamie Matts and Michael Taervin lines in 2024 to lock in uniform type, feather quality, and a deep black surface with a green sheen. With 14 years in poultry (and nearly six focused on Cochins), our program selects for the classic rounded Cochin outline, steady, people-oriented temperament, and the kind of color consistency that shows beautifully in the coop. These birds are calm, easy to handle, and settle quickly on the hand—ideal for first-time breeders and 4-H/FFA showmanship. Our pens emphasize vigor, sound structure, correct carriage, and standard weight so new breeders start with birds that are both competitive and enjoyable to keep. We offer started chicks at 3–4 weeks, giving families a sturdier, easier start while feathering is well underway.

Quick facts (standard & variety)

  • Class:Feather-Legged Bantam; Variety:Black — recognized by both APA & ABA.

  • Standard weights (ABA): Cock 30 oz, Hen 26 oz, Cockerel 26 oz, Pullet 24 oz.

  • Type details: Single comb; red face, wattles, and earlobes; heavy foot and shank feathering over yellow skin/soles; plumage solid black with a green sheen. (Bare middle/outer toe or non-yellow foot bottoms are disqualifications.)

  • Terminology note: We use “muffed” to mean heavily foot-feathered (APA/ABA term = “booted”).

Production & personality

  • Eggs: Small/tinted brown; typically ~150 eggs/year under good management (Cochins are a “fair” layer overall).

  • Broodiness: Excellent natural mothers; go broody readily.

  • Temperament: Exceptionally docile and easy to handle—great for showmanship and youth projects.

Care notes for new breeders & youth

  • Keep bedding dry and clean to protect the signature muffed feet.

  • Cochins mature on the slower side; pullets commonly begin laying around 5–6 months.

What you’ll see in our pen
Compact, rounded bodies with abundant fluff; deep, even black with a bright green sheen; calm birds that pose naturally—everything you want in a competitive junior project bird. Our ongoing selection emphasizes correct weight, feather quality, carriage, uniform color, and easy handling for new exhibitors and breeders.

Black Cochin Bantams

Built on a 2023 foundation from Tom Roebuck and John Beauchamp, we integrated Jamie Matts and Michael Taervin lines in 2024 to lock in uniform type, feather quality, and a deep black surface with a green sheen. With 14 years in poultry (and nearly six focused on Cochins), our program selects for the classic rounded Cochin outline, steady, people-oriented temperament, and the kind of color consistency that shows beautifully in the coop. These birds are calm, easy to handle, and settle quickly on the hand—ideal for first-time breeders and 4-H/FFA showmanship. Our pens emphasize vigor, sound structure, correct carriage, and standard weight so new breeders start with birds that are both competitive and enjoyable to keep. We offer started chicks at 3–4 weeks, giving families a sturdier, easier start while feathering is well underway.

Quick facts (standard & variety)

  • Class:Feather-Legged Bantam; Variety:Black — recognized by both APA & ABA.

  • Standard weights (ABA): Cock 30 oz, Hen 26 oz, Cockerel 26 oz, Pullet 24 oz.

  • Type details: Single comb; red face, wattles, and earlobes; heavy foot and shank feathering over yellow skin/soles; plumage solid black with a green sheen. (Bare middle/outer toe or non-yellow foot bottoms are disqualifications.)

  • Terminology note: We use “muffed” to mean heavily foot-feathered (APA/ABA term = “booted”).

Production & personality

  • Eggs: Small/tinted brown; typically ~150 eggs/year under good management (Cochins are a “fair” layer overall).

  • Broodiness: Excellent natural mothers; go broody readily.

  • Temperament: Exceptionally docile and easy to handle—great for showmanship and youth projects.

Care notes for new breeders & youth

  • Keep bedding dry and clean to protect the signature muffed feet.

  • Cochins mature on the slower side; pullets commonly begin laying around 5–6 months.

What you’ll see in our pen
Compact, rounded bodies with abundant fluff; deep, even black with a bright green sheen; calm birds that pose naturally—everything you want in a competitive junior project bird. Our ongoing selection emphasizes correct weight, feather quality, carriage, uniform color, and easy handling for new exhibitors and breeders.