Book of Hours, Bruges ca. 1500

[GCrumb]

Obviously I want this breed, but what's the name of it?

 

[Saveria]

It is the predecessor to gallus domesticus, Snailus Looking-angryus.

 

[GCrumb]

Of all the breeds and landraces that have gone extinct over the ages, I feel the loss of this 13th century French chicken breed the most acutely.

 

[Saveria]

Of all the breeds and landraces that have gone extinct over the ages, I feel the loss of this 13th century French chicken breed the most acutely.

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That is the one I want. I would ride it into town and be the coolest one there.

 

[Ladybird CA]

Reminds me of my son when he gets to ride the Ostrich in Donkey Kong. He doesn’t care who is playing Super Nintendo with him, if there is an ostrich, he wants the controller.