Cochin chooks, livestock, description and photos. Rare Breeds livestock of New Zealand. The Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand lists and describes rare and minority breeds that it aims to preserve and promote.

The Cochin originated from China and is one of the oldest poultry breeds which was used to develop many of the now more well known breeds like the Buff Orpington and the Buff Plymouth Rock. Here in New Zealand the Buff Cochin was a favourite among the new settlers in …

Anyone interested in a backyard quality Cochin can have a look in the classifieds Roger in Ashburton has by far the best birds and I'd recommend that anyone who is able to hatch fertile eggs contacts him. He can be found on www.rarebreeds.co.nz in the breeder's directory.

Feb 25, 2013 · Choosing the right chickens to suit your lifestyle, pocket and backyard can be nerve wracking for most newbie chook owners. ‘Where do we start?” is one of the most frequently asked questions. “What type of chickens do we get - how many - do we go for shavers or the more striking heritage breeds?” “Can we mix the two types?”

Chooks, Poultry, livestock, description and photos. Rare Breeds livestock of New Zealand. The Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand lists and describes rare and minority breeds that it aims to preserve and promote.

Explore the diverse world of chicken breeds, from popular laying hens to heritage breeds. Find the perfect feathered friend for your flock.

Feb 10, 2019 · Make sure your chooks have access to dark nest boxes, roosting perches and shelter from the sun, rain and wind. They’ll also need an outdoor run to roam, forage, scratch, take dust baths and go about their broody business.

Jun 13, 2014 · Chooks are a good lifestyle choice, even if you live in the city. Christchurch Poultry Bantam and Pigeon Club member Marina Steine says she has the best of both worlds, a city lifestyle and she breeds chooks.

Jan 29, 2025 · Cochins are docile and friendly, large birds that are slow to mature. A reasonable layer of small eggs (despite their large size) and a good broody. Keep birds in covered runs and out of mud during wet weather to prevent spoiling their feathered feet.

Welcome to Urban Chooks. We raise and sell heavy breed heritage chickens of the following breeds: Depending on the time of year, we sell fertile eggs, one day old unsexed chicks, pullets and point of lay hens. We also sell Grandpa’s Feeders, Waterers, Grit, Diatomaceous Earth, Crumble and chicken houses and runs.