I got some Crevecoeurs at a feed store. They where not kept in the greatest environment (overcrowded, quite a few sick chicks and all the chicks where really young). However, I fell in love at first sight... I ended up with one rooster, who was really sweet and gentle but also had good flock-keeping instincts. The females did not begin lay until ~9 months. However, all are really friendly and where easily trained (they come at my call). They lay white eggs that begin rather small but increase in size quite a bit (medium to large by the time the birds are 1 yr old). This breed (like the polish) is particularly good at acrobatic maneuvering. Combined with their natural curiosity, they are prone to roosting in trees and escaping. They bear confinement well (as long as they are not being bullied by other chickens). However, they are often energetic, fun to watch and love to explore/play free-range. I absolutely am taken by their crests and love watching them. They are a joy to own. To read more about the Crevecoeur breed and my experience with them, please visit my website, The Way of the Chicken: http://thewayofthechicken.com/index.php/2017/05/30/crevecoeur-chicken-breed/
The pullet above, named Elly, has cross beak (which you can read more about here: http://thewayofthechicken.com/index.php/2017/11/09/crossed-beak-chickens/). A crossed beak (also known as lateral beak deviation or scissor beak) is not highly common... but not rare. It is primarily noted in crested breeds, Easter Eggers and Amaraucanas.
Don't worry... the cat was gentle. She never even chased peeps.
The pullet above, named Elly, has cross beak (which you can read more about here: http://thewayofthechicken.com/index.php/2017/11/09/crossed-beak-chickens/). A crossed beak (also known as lateral beak deviation or scissor beak) is not highly common... but not rare. It is primarily noted in crested breeds, Easter Eggers and Amaraucanas.
Don't worry... the cat was gentle. She never even chased peeps.
