Why Cochin volume is not the same as weight
Knowledge for understanding and preserving Cochin.
The American standard reproduced by Cochins International describes a large, rounded bird whose abundant soft feathers and down exaggerate apparent bulk. This distinction helps readers interpret photographs: a very full outline does not establish the bird's actual weight. The female's short-looking broad back and large rounded cushion partly envelop the tail, while the breast and body retain substantial breadth and depth.
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