***Crevecoeur Thread***

[poularde]

Ooh and congratulations justbugged on your flock. I bet they are some nice birds!
My boy came from those birds.

 

[hobbychicken]

Hey, I am starting back into poultry. I ordered several diff. Breeds from Murray McMurray and in the group I ordered a Crevecoeur pullet . I saw the pictures of the chicks on this thread and my concern is that my chick now over a week old is solid black. Is that normal or are they suppose to have white spots on them.? I also would be interested in some chicks from a breeder since noone in east TN have them. Also does anyone have any info on shows in this area?

 

[poularde]

Crevecoeurs are solid black. The white spotted birds, mottled, are Houdans.

 

[hobbychicken]

Ok thank you, I am wanting to get into the breed and am having a very hard time finding other than hatchery stock.

 

[Heritage Hens]

My Crevecoeur chicks are born with white markings, similar to black Orpington chicks. But then they turn solid black.
This could be confusing to someone starting out with Crevies.

 

[hobbychicken]

So they can be solid black or black and white as chicks?

 

[poularde]

Yes, when they are chicks they can be black and white underneath. Check out this page from feathersite. If you scroll down to the bottom they have pics of Crev chicks.

 

[blackbell]

i have one and we keep it and a diferent brown one as pets i want to know how long the average one will live anyone know?

 

[blackbell]

these are my chickens bella is the crevecoeur andthe brown one is mrs brown lol awesome name ae

 

[sheherazae]

I have a Crevecoeur Rooster who has such a wonderful personality. He almost purrs when he hears my voice. However, he seems to chase the ladies around all the time and I am not looking for chicks just eggs. He was either sexed incorrectly or sent as a box warmer. He is from Murray McMurray and really a sweet guy. Do you think if I put him on the auction page, someone would want him? I don't want money for him I just want him to move to a place where is manly services are more appreciated. I've put him on my Craigslist but I'm thinking maybe we need to eat him. What do you think?