Cochin chicken
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The Cochin is a breed of large domestic chicken. It derives from large feather-legged chickens brought from China to Europe and North America in the 1840s and 1850s. It is reared principally for exhibition. It was formerly known as Cochin-China.
"Cochin Chinas" redirects here. For the historic region, see Cochinchina.
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Country of origin | China |
Use | ornamental |
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Weight | |
Egg colour | brown |
Comb type | single |
Classification | |
APA | Asiatic[5]: 12 |
ABA | Feather legged[5]: 8 |
EE | yes[6] |
PCGB | Soft feather: heavy[7] |
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