The Crèvecœur breed is, without doubt, the most famous Norman breed of chicken in the story. It had its heyday at the end of the 19th century. For example, at the World Fair in Paris in 1855, there were two prizes awarded to poultry exhibited: one was reserved for Crèvecoeur, the other for all other breeds of poultry gathered.
- Club for the Safeguarding of Norman Poultry Breeds
- Club for the Safeguarding of Norman Poultry Breeds
Our birds are part of the first generation of chicks hatched from a champion flock that arrived in the United States in 2017.
Our chicks were hatched 5/7/18 and were home with us on 5/9/18.
We currently have a flock of 16 black and 4 blue youngsters who are growing out.
Our chicks were hatched 5/7/18 and were home with us on 5/9/18.
We currently have a flock of 16 black and 4 blue youngsters who are growing out.
Breed Information:
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Origin - One of the oldest French breeds, named after its Norman village of origin.
The word crevecouer means "broken heart". Eggs for hatching.- 60 grams minimum; white shell. Bird Size - Rooster: 6.62 lbs Hens: 5.52 |
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Of a relatively easy breeding, the poultry of Crévecoeur are not tolerant of moisture; if you are in a rainy environment they may need to have access to a clean dry area that they can spend time in. However, Crèvecoeur do not fear the cold. They make good laying hens and will occasionally go broody. Finally, it should be noted that due to the presence of a strong crest, these poultry are easily startled due to the reduction of their visual field. It is therefore better to always make noise upon arrival into the coop or when coming upon the birds in order not to to not stress the birds too much.
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Breed Development:
Originally, it was famous for its meat and egg production. Its strong size, precocity and the very high quality of its meat were regularly cited as examples of greatness. Just like many other breeds, they would be split at the end of the Nineteenth century into two types of Crèvecoeur: one adapted to the farm life, the attributes (beard, crested, favorites) less developed to avoid moisture concentration at head level. The other, of the competition type, where the aesthetic qualities detriment of hardiness.
Officially, the Crèvecoeur breed standard was established on July 11, 1909 by the Poultry Company of Lower Normandy. It offers several original features: its crest is split in the shape of a V or even U, strength of crest, a beard and developed favorites which while showing concern for vision.
In addition, the black variety must be considered as an original variety, even though there are now three varieties other colors: white, cuckoo and blue.
Originally, it was famous for its meat and egg production. Its strong size, precocity and the very high quality of its meat were regularly cited as examples of greatness. Just like many other breeds, they would be split at the end of the Nineteenth century into two types of Crèvecoeur: one adapted to the farm life, the attributes (beard, crested, favorites) less developed to avoid moisture concentration at head level. The other, of the competition type, where the aesthetic qualities detriment of hardiness.
Officially, the Crèvecoeur breed standard was established on July 11, 1909 by the Poultry Company of Lower Normandy. It offers several original features: its crest is split in the shape of a V or even U, strength of crest, a beard and developed favorites which while showing concern for vision.
In addition, the black variety must be considered as an original variety, even though there are now three varieties other colors: white, cuckoo and blue.
Different Varieties
Black variety: Some feathers or white feathers at the adult subjects are to be considered as a slight defect. Serious color flaw: Feathers of another color than black.
White variety: Beak light horn color; bluish tarsi. Plumage and pure white plumage. White feet are not to consider as a defect. Serious defect of color: Refl and yellowish in the rooster.
Cuckoo variety Clear horn beak. Drawing cuckoo fl or; under plumage weakly drawn. Feet lighter than in the black variety.
Blue variety: Two variants: either slightly dark Andalusian blue or uniform light blue gray. The rooster slightly darker than the hen. - In some countries a pearl gray variety is allowed.
White variety: Beak light horn color; bluish tarsi. Plumage and pure white plumage. White feet are not to consider as a defect. Serious defect of color: Refl and yellowish in the rooster.
Cuckoo variety Clear horn beak. Drawing cuckoo fl or; under plumage weakly drawn. Feet lighter than in the black variety.
Blue variety: Two variants: either slightly dark Andalusian blue or uniform light blue gray. The rooster slightly darker than the hen. - In some countries a pearl gray variety is allowed.
French Breed Standards - CSRAN
Roo Body - Long, wide, rectangular, slightly inclined.
Head - Large, well vaulted and strong enough. Horns - Formed of two horns, medium size, of round section or slightly oval. Preferably in U shape. Wattles.- Rudimentary, hidden by the beard and the favorites. Apparent barbs are tolerated. Lobes - Whites (unimportant), hidden by favorites. Crest - Large, full, composed of long feathers and wide, thrown back, clearing the ridge well. Eyes - Red orange iris. Beak - Strong, curved. The nasal holes strongly flared. At the birth of the beak is a small mound of flesh that is sometimes only indicated by a red dot. Black gray color. Neck - Pretty long, compact, worn with elegance, camail abundant falling on the shoulders. Back - Long, wide, slightly inclined, abundant lancets. Chest - Full and deep. Abdomen -Full, well developed. Wings.- Pretty big, worn almost horizontally, glued to the body. Tail - Scope slightly raised numerous sickles wide, well arched. Thighs - Short, slightly visible. Feet - Short, smooth, gray black to dark gray, four fingers. |
HenHEN
HEN Sounds like a cock, deep and well developed abdomen, the back less inclined. The crest is large, spherical and does not obstruct vision. The full beard is larger than that of the rooster. Disqualification defects Insufficient size; narrow or too short body; crest too small, split, too large or inclinations; lack of beard; tail too high; Iris eyes too clear branching at the crest; feet too clear.
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