crevecoeur hens for sale

crevecoeur hens for sale

Gamefowlsranch offers for sale Crevecoeurs, one of the oldest chicken breeds originating in France. Named after their village of origin in Normandy, the breed name translates as “broken heart.” Crevecoeurs are noted for their solid black plumage and their docile, friendly temperament. Distinctive breed features include an ample crest of head feathers, a V-shape comb, a well-proportioned body, and short slate-blue legs. Crevecoeurs are similar in type to Houdans (but have four toes, while Houdans have five.)

These chickens adapt to all climates and do well in confinement, but may be bullied by other breeds if kept in a mixed-breed flock. They are not particularly suited for free-range where predators are a problem because the top knot limits their vision. The Crevecoeur was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1874.

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