Chicken Breed History:

The Chantecler was created around the 1900's by a monk from Quebec. He wanted to create the first breed from Canada for Canadians, as well as a breed that was a good layer, good for meat and could survive in harsh Canadian winters. The Chantecler was created using Cornish, Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes, and Plymouth Rock. The White Chantecler was the first admitted colour, following the Partridge Chantecler and the Buff Chantecler. The Chantecler is a rare bird and hard to find, even in Canada.

Chicken Breed Comments / Experience:

In my experience Chantecler hens are a great bird, they lay a medium sized egg, that is a light brown to pinkish in colour. They are good layers and they give an egg almost every day with taking a break once in a while. They are great birds for places with cold weather, because their combs and wattles are so small and they are nice and plump and do not get cold easily. They probably would not do well in places with high, high heat temperatures at a constant rate. They will go broody (some birds more than others) and they are great mothers that can cover a large amount of eggs. I would highly recommend Chanteclers to anyone.