UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Crevecoeur chickens.

Crevecoeur chicken facts

Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin: France
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Low-moderate
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate (crests freeze)
Heat tolerance: Moderate-good
Predator evasion:  Moderate-good (if crest is not too large; otherwise poor)
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Calm, friendly
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: Low-moderate

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Crevecoeur chickens are right for you, check out my article, Crevecoeur chickens: Sweet, bizarre, and rare.

Crevecoeur chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Crevecoeur roosters, hens, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Crevecoeur chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.