Houdan
10/08/2021: We have some young chicks available. Contact us for more Information
Houdans
A French Heritage Breed
The Houdan chicken breed derives its name from a village in the Department of Yvelines, France. It is believed that the breed was developed over centuries using the common five-toed fowls that existed during the time of the Roman. These once common fowl which were present in France and Belgium were combined with the old crested race of chickens found in Caux, Normandy to create the Houdan breed. Houdan chickens were historically held in the highest esteem for meat and production qualities having achieved the much sought after “Label Rouge” certification for excellence in taste and production in France.
Mottled white on a black background, Houdan chickens have both beards and crests. They have five toes on each foot, with legs and feet mottled black on white. They are a medium-sized fowl with a long, compact, and well-proportioned body and a v-shaped comb. Males weigh 8 lbs and females weigh 6.5 lbs.
Mottled white on a black background, Houdan chickens have both beards and crests. They have five toes on each foot, with legs and feet mottled black on white. They are a medium-sized fowl with a long, compact, and well-proportioned body and a v-shaped comb. Males weigh 8 lbs and females weigh 6.5 lbs.
They are excellent dual purpose breed with great laying ability and very tasty meat. Mottled Houdans were recognized by the American Poultry Association as a standard breed in 1874. White Houdans were recognized in 1914.
The Livestock Conservation List
Houdans are designated as “threatened” by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
We are very proud and excited to be part of the continued effort to promote and conserve this breed.
