Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Meet Peter the cockerel and his five Buff Cochin hens – Penelope, Peggy, Petunia, Pearl and Pam – in this behind-the-scenes look at Chatsworth Farmyard. From their morning wake-up and dust baths to tasty treats and bedtime, discover what life is like for this rare and remarkable breed.

Buff Cochins are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist, and with their fluffy feathers, gentle personalities, and big personalities, they’re a much-loved part of our farmyard.

Visit Chatsworth Farmyard to meet them in person: chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/farmyard-playground
Learn more about rare breeds: rbst.org.uk