Chicken Breed History:

The Crevecoeur is a old French breed. They were originally bred as a table bird. The birds of today are surprisingly larger than those from hundreds of years back. This is due in part to the introduction of Dorking blood in the late 1800s. The are similar in type to the Houdan and Polish but they lack the fifth toe of the Houdan and are heavier in type than the Polish.

Chicken Breed Comments / Experience:

These are very interesting birds and although not reputed as amazing layers, in my own experience, the hen lays a large white egg almost daily. They are very calm and friendly birds that bear confinment well. They are not particulary good forgers and should have protection against wind & cold/wet conditions.