CrevecoeurCrevecoeurs are a beautiful, black, crested breed with a V-shaped comb, named after the Crevecoeur village in Normandy, France--the region from which they originated. They were originally developed for meat production but are also good layers. Extremely popular in France in the early twentieth century, Crevecoeur numbers deteriorated sharply during World War II and are critically endangered now. They can be purchased at a few of the major hatcheries.
Origins/History: Continental (French)
Large Fowl & Bantam
Heavy (7-8 lbs)
Rare
Dual
Black
Egg Facts: Good (3/wk)
White
Medium
Fancy Features: V-Shape Comb
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Suitability to Backyard Life: Hardy in winter
Tolerates heat well
Bears confinement well
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Active but docile, quiet, calm, deliberate
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