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Crevecoeur
Critically rare jet-black French crested breed.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
150
Egg size
medium
Purpose
ornamental
Class
Continental
Size
medium
Hen weight
6.5 lbs
Rooster weight
8 lbs
Temperament
calm, friendly, rare
Noise level
quiet
Origin
France
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Crevecoeur
One of the oldest French breeds, listed as critically endangered, with iridescent black feathers and a feathered crest.
Care tips
Source from preservation breeders only.
Color varieties
black
Fun facts
- Critically endangered
- Name means broken heart in French