White Chantecler
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White Chantecler Chicken
The White Chantecler Chicken is Canada's first homegrown breed, designed to thrive in harsh winters. Developed by Brother Wilfrid Châtelain at the Oka Abbey in Quebec, these chickens are robust, cold-hardy, and excellent egg layers, even in winter.
Introduced in 1918 and recognized in 1921 by the American Poultry Association, the White Chantecler is known for its nearly wattle-less appearance and a small, button-like comb, which makes it highly resistant to frostbite. Roosters typically weigh 7.5 to 9 pounds by 20 weeks, making them ideal for both eggs and meat.
These chickens are not only practical but also known for their calm, gentle, and friendly nature, making them popular with backyard chicken keepers. The Chicken Coop Company proudly offers these hardy and personable birds, perfect for any flock.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What color eggs do Chantecler chickens lay?
Not surprisingly, the breed is noted for being very hardy, lays up to 220 light brown/pinkish eggs per year, is a good winter layer, and has a well-fleshed breast for good meat production. They can go broody.
The Chantecler is a rare breed of chicken that originated from the Quebec region of Canada.
How big are Chantecler chickens?
The Chantecler is a large chicken that lays respectably well and is a good meat producer. Roosters weigh around 9 pounds (4.1 kg), and hens are 6.5–7.5 lb (2.9–3.4 kg). The breed possess yellow skin and beaks, and lay brown eggs.
Are Chantecler chickens friendly?
Chantecler chickens are known for their calm, docile, and friendly temperament, making them suitable for backyard flocks and family settings. They are generally easy to handle and get along well with other chickens, making integration into existing flocks relatively smooth.
White Chantecler Facts
- Poultry Show Class: American Class
- Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
- Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
- Pullet—-5 1/2lbs
- Cockerel—–7 1/2 lbs
- Purpose and Type: Dual, Egg Laying and meat; Exhibition
- Egg Shell Color: Brown
- Egg Production: 150-200+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
- Egg Size: Large
- Temperament: Docile
- Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
- Broody: Variable
- Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
- Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Country of Origin: Quebec, Canada
- APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1921.
- TLC: Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
- Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm used seed stock from Greg Oakes and John W Blehm developing since 2012.
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