The Crevecoeur is from the region around Normandy, France. It is thought to be the oldest chicken breed of France. The name is derived from a town, Creve-Coeur en Ange, in the Normandy providence. The fowl was brought to America around the mid-1800’s. As it stands right now, the fowl is considered in critical condition with the number of birds in the United States.

 

Characteristics

The Crevecoeur has a beautiful red v-shaped comb which is enhanced by the full crest on the bird’s head. However, the crest leads, more often than not, to lice. This fowl has a lean body with a steep chest and a rounded back. The shanks are a pale grayish black color. The beak has a similar color to the legs but it has a deep shade. The skin color is white. While the Crevecoeur looks small and without much muscle, the bird fattens up to become a nice meat bird.

 

Standard Weights

Cock: 8 lbs

Hen: 6.5 lbs

Bantam Cock: 30 oz

Bantam Hen: 26 oz

 

Varieties

• Black
• Blue
• White

 

Egg Shell Color

White.

 

Uses

The Crevecoeur is a dual purpose breed which is used for eggs and meat.

 

 

References

Chicken Breeds and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

"Crevecoeur Chicken." The Livestock Conservancy. The Livestock Conservancy, n.d. Web. 23 June 2015.

 

Ekarius, Carol. "Chickens: Crevecoeur." Pocketful of Poultry: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub., 2007. 56-57. Print.

 

Lewis, Celia. "Breed Profiles: Crevecoeur." The Illustrated Guide to Chickens: How to Choose Them, How to Keep Them. New York: Skyhorse Pub., 2011. 75. Print.