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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
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