Houdan chicken hatcheries and breeders
UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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 Houdan chickens.
Houdan chicken facts
Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin: France
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Moderate-high
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate (crests freeze)
Heat tolerance: Moderate-good
Predator evasion: Poor
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: Moderate-high
To learn everything you need to know to decide if Houdan chickens are right for you, check out my article, Houdan chickens: Sweet and stylish backyard egg layers.
Houdan chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Mottled Houdan roosters, hens, and chicks.
![Black Mottled Houdan rooster and hens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604700484973-4AGPDNRP5WC79R93V0AZ/image-asset.jpeg)
![Mottled Houdan chickens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604695638561-SJZ5JHWO3JYZK1KTHJT6/image-asset.jpeg)
![Mottled Houdan chicks](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604695575252-BW45AA4KBXS76I5M2KTW/image-asset.jpeg)
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Mottled Houdan chickens. Note there are 2 hatcheries selling in Missouri—you may need to zoom in to see them both. 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.