A large breed of chicken known for being fluffy, broody, and excellent mothers, originating from India.
Named after Cochin (now Kochi), a port city in India. This chicken breed became popular in Europe in the mid-1800s after being brought back by traders.
Victorian ladies went absolutely crazy for Cochin chickens in the 1800s—they thought they were so fluffy and cute that keeping them became a status symbol. There was actually a 'Chicken Mania' in Britain where people bred and showed Cochins like they were luxury pets!
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