The Potchefstroom Koekoek is an excellent, low maintenance, dual-purpose breed that originates in South Africa. Bred in Potchefstroom in the 1960s by the Potchefstroom Agricultural College, the Koekoek is made up of 3 distinct breeds; the Black Australorp, White Leghorn and the Barred Plymouth Rock.
A favorite on the Livingseeds farm for years, we have bred Koekoeks for over 16 years and it was the first breed we kept. We are constantly improving our existing lines for all of our breeds and the Koekoek is no different, we love the size and nature of these incredible heritage birds.
The Koekoek goes broody quite readily and will make a great mother to new chicks. They love free ranging but will do well in confinement.
Egg laying starts at around 5 months giving you up to 200 medium sized brown eggs per year.
Their plumage should be black and white barred, legs should be yellow and single comb and wattles red. Koekoeks are sexable soon after hatching as they have distinctive sex markings. Due to this they are the only breed we currently sell sexed at day old.
Potch Koekoeks can be quite noisy but will make up for it with consistent egg laying and a winning personality. They are quite curious and generally friendly, if time is spent with them they will run around your garden/farm unafraid of humans or animals.
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2 responses to “Potchefstroom Koekoek”
I am intersted in dealing with kokoeks espeacially for egg laying. Glad to have grasp such an awesome inormation about them. Can please send me a price list and where are you located.
Hi there, I hope you are well.
Please see the email that I sent to you with our price list and location.