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Polish and Crested

Crevecoeur

Cream eggsGentle, ActiveCold hardyHeat hardy
180Eggs / year
In brief

Medium cream eggs, 6 to 7 lb at maturity, and a gentle, active temperament.

Breed specifications

Crevecoeur at a glance

Temperament
Gentle, Active
Weight
6 to 7 lb
Eggs per year
180
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Cream
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Crevecoeur is an old French breed that was once highly prized for the quality of its meat. Today it is considered a dual-purpose bird laying a fair number of white eggs while producing a moderate amount of meat. The breed was first introduced to the United States in late 1860's but has always been a rarity. Crevecoeurs have a large globular crest on the top of their head and a small V-shaped comb that is mostly hidden by crest feathers. They are also bearded with small, virtually non-existent wattles. At first glance they seem similar to the Polish breed. However, Crevecoeurs are heavier and with blockier bodies than Polish.

Fun fact: Medium cream eggs.

Common questions

Crevecoeur questions, answered

How many eggs does a Crevecoeur lay?

About 180 medium cream eggs per year.

How big do Crevecoeurs get?

Crevecoeurs weigh 6 to 7 lb at maturity.

What is a Crevecoeur's temperament?

Gentle, Active.

Is the Crevecoeur cold and heat hardy?

The Crevecoeur is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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