Their cuteness is undeniable. With fluffy feathers, feathered feet, and a rounded body shape, Cochin Bantams have a distinct low-to-the-ground stance that makes them look like walking puffballs. Their charming appearance, paired with their famously friendly temperament, has won over poultry enthusiasts for generations. A “Surprise Feather Color” Cochin Bantam takes that excitement to the next leve. You’ll not only get their delightful personality, but also the thrill of discovering what unique feather color or pattern your new little companion will grow into.
Feather Colors
Ordering a Surprise Feather Colored Bantam Cochin is like unwrapping a feathered gift. Your chick may mature into one of the classic colors such as black, buff, white, barred, or partridge—or you may be surprised with something far rarer and extra-special, like splash, blue, mottled, or even the highly distinctive frizzle trait, where feathers curl forward for a one-of-a-kind look.
Watching them develop is half the fun—their chick down often hints at possibilities, but the full glory of their adult feathering unfolds as they grow.
Egg Gifting
Gifts 2–4 small light brown eggs per week. Though they aren’t champion layers, their adorable “fairy eggs” are a delightful bonus to their main role as feathered companions.
Personality
Cochin Bantams are iconic for being gentle, friendly, and people-loving, and often the first to hop into a lap or follow you around the yard. Despite their fluffy appearance, they are smaller than they look, with roosters averaging about 32 oz and hens about 28 oz. Their heavy feathering adds to their rounded, low stance, further enhancing their charm.
Cochin Bantam hens are also renowned for broodiness and make excellent mothers, often hatching and raising not only their own chicks but also those of other poultry.
Because of their thick feathering, they do best in cooler climates with dry shelters during winter, though care must be taken to keep their feathers from getting wet or iced. In hot weather, they need extra shade and cool water to prevent overheating. Their short legs and round build mean they are not fast movers, so secure housing and predator-proof runs are essential to keep them safe.
History
Tracing back to their Chinese ancestors imported to Britain and America in the 1800s, Cochin Bantams quickly captivated keepers with their unusual fluff and roundness. Though they are named after their large Cochin relatives, Bantam Cochins developed their own distinct characteristics through careful American breeding, resulting in their compact size, round stance, and unique color variations.
Some carry the fascinating frizzle feather trait, where their plumage curls forward instead of lying flat, making them feathered marvels admired by enthusiasts worldwide.
Sexing Method and Accuracy:
Bantams are generally only offered as unsexed straight runs because their sex is not reliably identifiable until mature, and vent sexing is unsafe for bantam breeds. To assist families, we offer unsexed chicks with our female coverage option or DNA-sexed females. Without DNA sexing, plan for roughly 50% or more of your order to be roosters. Some families order extra female covered chicks to ensure they get the number of girls they want, returning roosters for a store credit to use toward organic feed, more birds, or flock care.
Chick: Bantam Cochin
Scheduling – Order Pick-Up Commitment
Standard Pick-Up Times
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Book a Special accommodation appointment
Placing an order is your commitment to pick up your order based as described below:
Available Now Orders
Chickens (already hatched): Must be picked up within 6 days of purchase. Pick-up during standard times or by booking a special accommodation appointment.
Puppies & Kittens: “Go home” dates will be listed at purchase. You may also book an earlier pick-up appointment if available.
Feed & Supplies: Must be picked up within 1 year of purchase. Pick up at your convenience during standard pick-up times or book a special accommodation appointment.
Pre-Orders
A pre-order indicates the estimated month your animals will be ready for pick-up.
Once notified your order is ready, you must pick up within 6 days of notification (any time during the month it becomes available).
Notifications are sent via text to the number provided at checkout.
👉 At checkout, please verify that your phone number is accurate and that it can receive text messages.
DNA-Sexed Orders
DNA-sexed chicks must be picked up within 6 days of notification.
We are unable to extend free boarding.
If not picked up within 6 days, the order will be forfeited.
The DNA testing fee deposit is non-refundable, but store credit (minus the testing fee per bird) will be issued.
Order Abandonment
Placing an order is a commitment to being available for pick-up within the stated timeframe.
Refunds are not provided. Instead, store credit is issued for a future order.
Store credit is valid for up to 3 years from the date issued (per Colorado law).
Disclosure Statement (Colorado Law Compliance)
By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
No Refund Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not available for abandoned, forfeited, or canceled orders. Store credit may be issued as described above.
Store Credit Validity: Store credit is valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issuance, after which it may be considered abandoned property under Colorado law.
Customer Responsibility: Customers are responsible for timely pick-up within the stated windows (including the 1-year deadline for feed & supplies) and for providing accurate contact information. Please confirm at checkout that your phone number is correct and able to receive text messages.
Health & Welfare: Once animals or supplies are picked up, the customer assumes all responsibility for their current and future health and care.