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Houdan
The Houdan is an old French breed whose ornamental crest accompanies a history as a productive table and laying fowl.
Breed profile
What makes the Houdan distinctive
- Origin
- France
- Traditional role
- Historic dual-purpose breed
- Known for
- A full crest, butterfly comb, and five toes
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Houdan is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.