UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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.

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.