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MOLTING - AVAILABLE TO SHIP IN MARCH. The Mille Fleur variety--pronounced "Meal Flur"--is the most popular breed of Belgian Bearded d'Uccles. In fact, they are so popular that many people incorrectly refer to all Belgians as "Millies" or Mille
Fleurs! Properly, though, "Mille Fleur" refers to only the one variety of Belgian bantam.
In French, "Mille Fleur" translates as "Thousand Flowers"--a poetic name appropriate for such magnificent plumage. The Mille Fleur
pattern consists of a base of warm mahogany feathers, each one marked
with a black crescent-moon, and tipped with a gibbous silver
spangle. Picture yourself holding your soft little bearded, booted Mille Fleur hen: The overall effect is that you are bearing tiny bouquet of cheery flowers, or a collection of sparkling stars!
The birds are known for their mysterious, quirky expressions, and are quite friendly: a true favorite of adults and children alike. They are fair layers of tiny, creamy colored eggs. Their mature coloring takes time to manifest and does not usually appear until after the first
adult molt.
Mille Fleur D’Uccles are simply adorable. Their sweet
disposition makes them a must for anyone who likes pet bantams; their calm beauty means they are also indispensible for anyone who likes to show.
Read more about the D'Uccle.
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