HoudanHoudans are another froofy French breed, just like their cousins the Crevecoeurs. They're also related to the Polish breed of chicken. Just like Polish and Crevecoeurs, Houdans are crested with fluffy 'dos and have a V-shaped comb. Houdans are unique, however, in having 5 toes and a beard. They're considered very docile and amenable to confinement. They're also efficient in terms of food eaten to egg ratio. They're rarely kept, but easy to find at hatcheries in the U.S. Origins/History: Continental (French) Large Fowl Very Heavy (8+ lbs) Rare Ornamental White, Mottled
Egg Facts: Fair (2/wk) White Small
Fancy Features: V-Shape Comb Yes No 5
Suitability to Backyard Life: Not cold hardy Tolerates heat well Bears confinement well Yes Yes Sweet and very easily handled.
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