Cochin at a glance
| Egg production | 150–200 eggs/year |
|---|---|
| Egg color | brown |
| Size | large; hen weight 8.5 lb |
| Temperament summary | Friendly, docile |
| Housing class | large chicken |
Strongest documented traits
Temperament
Very calm and easy to handle
friendly, docile / extremely gentle
Source confidence: High
Cold tolerance
Excellent cold tolerance
good in cold climates
Source confidence: High
Broodiness
Very broody
one of the best broody breeds
Source confidence: High
Confinement tolerance
Excellent confinement tolerance
readily accepts confinement
Source confidence: High
Flightiness
Low flightiness
does not fly / not inclined to wander
Source confidence: High
Beginner friendliness
Good for beginners
gentle disposition and easy containment
Source confidence: Medium
Things to consider
These are traits that may be a drawback depending on what you want from your flock. Individual birds can vary.
Egg production
Moderate egg production
150-200 eggs/year
Source confidence: High
How the planner uses this breed
The flock planner does not rank Cochin from a single overall score stored in the database. Instead, it weights individual traits differently for each household. Cold hardiness matters more in harsh winters; heat tolerance matters more in hot climates; docility receives additional weight when children will handle the birds; and housing size can prevent a breed mix from being recommended even when its preference score is strong.
Sources used for this record
Last database review: 2026-10-03. Trait values are normalized to a 1–5 planning scale; see the methodology for how uncertainty is handled.