Belgian Bearded d'Uccle Bantam

A Bearded Belgian d'Uccle Bantam hen poses in front of a blue background.

The Mille Fleur variety is the most popular breed of Belgian Bearded d'Uccles - so much so that people commonly refer to all Belgians as "Millies" or "Mille Fleurs"! The only difference between this breed and the Booted Bantams is the presence of a beard.

Origins/History:

Class: Feather Legged Bantam
Type: Bantam
Size: Bantam
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Ornamental
Recognized Varieties: Mille Fleur, Black, Porcelain, Golden Neck, Mottled, Self Blue, White

Egg Facts:

Egg Laying: Fair (2/wk)
Egg Color: Cream or Tinted
Egg Size: Tiny (bantam)

Fancy Features:

Comb Type: Single Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: Yes
Number of Toes: 4

Suitability to Backyard Life:

Cold Hardiness: Not cold hardy
Heat Tolerance: Tolerates heat well
Bears Confinement: Bears confinement well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: Sweet