Cochin Bantam Fertile Eggs – Frizzle & Smooth Feather Line

☁️ Fluffy, Friendly & Full of Personality – The Ultimate Pet Chicken 🐣

🐣 Breed Overview

• Cochin Bantams are a highly ornamental breed known for their round, fluffy appearance ☁️
• Compact, gentle birds with heavy feathering from head to toe
• This line includes both smooth feather and frizzle feather genetics ✨

🎨 Egg Colour

• Cream to light brown eggs 🥚
• Perfect for incubation and ornamental flock breeding
• No matter the shell colour, all eggs taste the same – quality depends on freshness 👍

🧬 Appearance & Characteristics

• Dense, fluffy feathering giving a rounded body shape ☁️
• Fully feathered legs and feet 🪶
• Includes Frizzle gene – producing curled, unique feather texture 🔥
• Mixed soft colour tones including blue, grey, and patterned birds 🎨

😊 Temperament

• One of the most friendly, talkative, and lovable chicken breeds ❤️🐔
• Extremely calm and gentle nature 😌
• Enjoy human interaction and handling
• Perfect for pets, families, and backyard companions 👨‍👩‍👧

🥚 Egg Production

• Approximately 120–160 eggs per year
• Approximately 10–13 eggs per month
• Moderate layers, valued for temperament and appearance

🌿 Why They’re Perfect Backyard Chickens

• Incredibly friendly and easy to manage 🐔
• Excellent choice for pet chickens ❤️
• Beautiful fluffy ornamental birds 💎
• Compact size – ideal for smaller spaces
• Frizzle offspring adds unique visual appeal

💡 Fun Facts

• Cochins are often called “walking feather balls” ☁️
• The frizzle gene creates curled feathers that stand out dramatically
• Known as one of the best breeds for beginners and families

⭐ Why You’ll Love Them

• Adorable, fluffy appearance ☁️
• Extremely friendly and people-oriented ❤️
• Perfect mix of pet and ornamental chicken 🐔

📦 What You’re Getting

• Fresh, fertile Cochin Bantam eggs
• Includes genetics for both smooth and frizzle feather chicks
• From birds in peak laying condition (approximately 8 months old) ✅

📊 Stock Availability

• Limited stock available ⚠️
• Daily production varies
• Orders processed on a first-come, first-served basis

🔥 Hatching & Incubation Guide

• Main purpose: These eggs are sold for incubation 🐣
• Best results when incubated within 7 days
• Ideal settings:
• Temperature: 37.5°C
• Humidity: 45–55% (Days 1–18)
• Humidity: 65–70% (Final 3 days)
• Turn eggs 3–5 times daily
• Stop turning on Day 18
• Expected hatch time: 21 days ⏳
• Candle eggs on Day 7 and Day 14 🔦
• Allow eggs to rest after transport before incubation
• Note: Hatch rates depend on handling and incubation conditions

🌿 Breeding, Housing & Nutrition

• Raised in the Garden Route 🌿 with clean, predator-protected housing 🛡️
• High-quality diet including balanced feed, added oils, greens, and fly larvae 🐛
• Supplemented with Camelus Avi Layer & Breeder for fertility and egg quality ✅

🧬 Breeder Line & Origin

• Breeding stock sourced from reputable South African breeders 🇿🇦
• Including Mother Cluckeries and Lincer Poultry
• Selected for feather quality, temperament, and appearance

❤️ Our Philosophy

• Our chickens are part of our family 🐔
• No caged or intensive systems 🚫
• Focused on quality, care, and ethical breeding 🌿
• A safe haven for beautiful and extraordinary breeds ✨

📍 Collection & Delivery

• Collection by arrangement ✅
• Delivery options available depending on location 🚚
• Prompt handling recommended due to egg viability