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Chantecler
Canada’s only chicken breed — built for brutal winters.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
200
Egg size
large
Purpose
dual
Class
Continental
Size
large
Hen weight
6.5 lbs
Rooster weight
9 lbs
Temperament
calm, quiet, hardy
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Canada
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
About the Chantecler
Developed in Quebec to survive Canadian winters with a tiny cushion comb that resists frostbite.
Care tips
Designed for cold — may overheat in summer.
Color varieties
whitepartridgebuff
Fun facts
- Only Canadian chicken breed
- Cushion comb is nearly flat against the head