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Cochin Bantam

Bantam-sized Cochin: heavily feathered legs, round body, calm temperament. Excellent broody hens and beginner-friendly show birds. Lays small light brown eggs. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Cochin Bantam as hatching eggs, adult birds, and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Cochin Bantam

OriginChina - 1840s
Eggs per year~130
Egg colorBrown
Egg sizeSmall
BroodinessVery High
Cold hardinessExcellent

Personality & temperament

Best for: pet, show, broody mother

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Cochin Bantam

Where can I buy a Cochin Bantam?

You can request Cochin Bantam through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for hatching eggs, adult birds, and breeder pairs, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Cochin Bantam cost?

Prices for Cochin Bantam are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Cochin Bantam lay?

A Cochin Bantam hen lays roughly 130 eggs a year, and the eggs are small and brown. Broodiness is rated very high. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.

What age should I buy a Cochin Bantam at?

The Cochin Bantam can be requested as hatching eggs, adult birds, and breeder pairs. Hatching eggs are the most affordable start, ship USPS Priority, and should be set within 7 to 10 days of lay. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Breeder pairs are proven, compatible stock for starting your own breeding program. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Cochin Bantam be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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