Crevecoeur Chickens For Sale

$15.00

Buy Crevecoeur chickens now and raise a premium rare French breed known for rich meat quality, strong health, and unique crested appearance.

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Crevecoeur Chickens For Sale

The Crèvecœur is an endangered historic breed of crested chicken from the Pays d’Auge, in the Calvados département of Normandy, in north-western France. It is named after the commune of Crèvecœur-en-Auge. It is related to the La Flèche and to other Norman breeds such as the Caumont and Caux and the extinct Pavilly; the Merlerault was formerly considered a sub-type of the Crèvecœur.

Are Crevecoeur chickens nice?

Some Crevecoeur chickens can be flighty, but most American strains seem to be very calm. One chicken keeper said that out of the more than a dozen breeds she’d kept, “The Crevecoeurs are the most easy-going of all.” Crevecoeurs are frequently described as active, but peaceful and docile.

What does a Crevecoeur chicken look like?

Solid black in color, Crèvecoeur chickens have moderately sized crests and beards, compact, well-proportioned bodies, and short legs. Their heads are adorned with a distinctive “v” comb. In movement, they’re quiet, deliberate, and have peaceful temperaments.

What is the best egg laying chicken?

10 of the Best Chicken Breeds for Eggs

Leghorn. Any discussion of the best egg-producing chickens must include the Leghorn. …
Rhode Island Red. …
Plymouth Rock. …
Australorp. …
Red Star. …
Orpington. …
Spanish (White-Faced Black Spanish) …
Sussex.