Chicken Breed Focus - Chantecler

[CascadiaRiver]

Just curious, for those who say their chanteclers were good layers of large eggs, were these hatchery birds? Supposedly hatchery birds lay more than birds gotten from breeders,

For the most part Hatchery birds are meant to liver shorter lives and produce more, breeders (or at least the ones near me) focusing on bringing back heritage breeds which liver longer and produce less, but are more natural and all that. I would say to get a hatchery bird if you just want eggs, meat and a friend. Showing wise hatchery birds are complete rubbish.

 

[bruceha2000]

Does this cute baby look liek one? I just got her today, and I was told she is an Amueracauna , but I know better. Having a hard time finding her breed though.. Shes not a gold laced or orphington. so what could she be? Possibly one of these cute Chanteclers?

Based on the coloring in this picture, it is likely an EE that didn't get the beard and muff genes. One of my June EEs looks similar (but with the beard and muffs)

Probably not a lot older than your bird


Yep, I lay eggs in here

 

[blkjak]

I have 30 White Chanteclers. I love the breed. In Canadian winters we need a chicken that is not at risk of frostbite. Mine lay medium off white eggs. All of mine are breeder stock, not hatchery.

 

[FaerieChicken]

Could these be buff Chantecler? I do not have them anymore, but I thought when I got them that they were Buff Orpingtons, they were already full grown and the person I obtained them from didn't really know what breeds she had or was giving me. But because they didn't have much of anything to the comb or wattles I thought they might be something different than an Orpington. Now that this thread has come up and I have seen some pics of the the Buff Chantecler, can you tell me if these may have been what they were?
They did lay nice Med to Lg brown eggs, not too light, but not real dark either. Also they seemed somewhat hefty but not more so than an Orpington would be.

 

[3riverschick]

Hi Fairiechicken,
Could be, the comb and wattles are the right size. The comb has issues, but this kind of comb does crop up in Chantecler. It is carrying a lot of petticoat for a Chantie. That's incorrect. But the wattles are the right size.
Best,
Karen

 

[FowlStuff]

I have all three color varieties of Chantecler, White, Partridge and Buff. They are all calm in temperament and good productive layers of large eggs. I would recommend them to all and especially to those who live in an area with harsh winter conditions.

A great calm chicken for sure. I've also had all three in large fowl. I sold chicks from my whites to Cackle Hatchery and then dropped that variety because it isn't one of my favorite color varieties. The partridge are too broody, but I still have a few. Buff is my favorite color on a chicken and I have many a couple dozen buff Chanteclers.

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[FaerieChicken]

Hi Fairiechicken,
Could be, the comb and wattles are the right size. The comb has issues, but this kind of comb does crop up in Chantecler. It is carrying a lot of petticoat for a Chantie. That's incorrect. But the wattles are the right size.
Best,
Karen

"Petticoat" I never thought of using that term to describe the fluffyness around the undercarriage area, is that where you are talking about? Well, it was a shot! I didn't know what breed they possibly were, I really though Buff Orpington, but they hardly had any combs/wattles, so not sure what they were, I suppose it doesn't matter anymore since I don't have them, due to coyote ugly

 

[3riverschick]

"Petticoat" I never thought of using that term to describe the fluffyness around the undercarriage area, is that where you are talking about? Well, it was a shot! I didn't know what breed they possibly were, I really though Buff Orpington, but they hardly had any combs/wattles, so not sure what they were, I suppose it doesn't matter anymore since I don't have them, due to coyote ugly

yes, that's right. petticoat.
best,
karen

 

[hellbender]

yes, that's right. petticoat.
best,
karen

My long-time friend Karen. We agree that only the whites should be considered and called Chanteclers. I do however love the looks of the Albertans and might consider owning them but people are so quick to blind themselves to get registration.

As a dog breeder, I have recognized the usefulness of DNA testing in them and such testing would go a long way in keeping chicken breeds straightened. I see nothing wrong with crossing for the purpose of strengthening breeds but the facts should be kept above board.

I use my White Chantecler...soon to be entered in exhibition shows and some for cross-breeding to make exquisite capons.

Here are a few of my youngsters at age 4 months...also a pic of one of the DC cockerels to be used in the Capon program. I have been caponizing chickens for many years but only had access to Chantecler for the past three.

The first is 'Shorty' at age 4 mos. Weighs 5 pounds 7 ounces.







My youngest Chanteclers at age 4 months. Sorry for the poor photography.

 

[hellbender]

Could these be buff Chantecler? I do not have them anymore, but I thought when I got them that they were Buff Orpingtons, they were already full grown and the person I obtained them from didn't really know what breeds she had or was giving me. But because they didn't have much of anything to the comb or wattles I thought they might be something different than an Orpington. Now that this thread has come up and I have seen some pics of the the Buff Chantecler, can you tell me if these may have been what they were?
They did lay nice Med to Lg brown eggs, not too light, but not real dark either. Also they seemed somewhat hefty but not more so than an Orpington would be.

These very well COULD be Buff Abertans and not bad looking birds at all, considering that they look like they are beginning to molt.