These are handsome, massive fowl of the Asiatic class and gorgeously colored. Males' hackle and saddle feathers are almost orange-red with black centers. Females have the typical partridge pattern with dark reddish brown feathers penciled in black. Brought from China in the days of the clipper ships, they were highly prized in New England for their show qualities and as valuable setting hens.
I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THE PARTRIDGE COCHINS ARE THE GREATEST. MY SON ZEKE RAISED THE ONES WE GOT FROM YOU AT THE COUNTY FAIR. HE WON RESERVE CHAMPION WITH HIS PAIR. THANKS
Cochins are some the nicest chickens ever! They are wonderful setters. The roosters are firm with my hens and protect them from coyotes, but they are nice to people. Sam Rosenthal
Last year, I bought three Partridge Cochins, and they are the best chickens that I have ever had. They have excellent temperment, they are superior mothers, and they are good egg layers, when they're not trying to sit. Try 'um, you'll like 'um!