Are cochins good egg layers?

Facts About This Breed

Whilst Cochin hens are not good egg layers they will lay throughout the winter. They come in a variety of colors including: buff, partridge, white, black, blue and cuckoo. Cochin chickens are well known for their abundance of feathers. They just love to eat and may end up becoming very heavy.

Do cochins lay eggs every day?

Historically, Cochins are mostly bred for their meat and ornamental uses – not for their egg laying ability. Similar with other large chicken breeds, Cochins only lay about 150 – 180 eggs a year. Cochin chicken eggs are brown and on the average, they'll give you 2 small to medium eggs per week.