Mottled Houdan Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——8 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—–7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Dual, Egg Laying and Meat; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: White
• Egg Production: 150+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Small-Medium
• Temperament: Docile
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 8 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: France
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1874.
• TLC: Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of Mottled Houdans since 1971.