Mottled Houdan

"Continental Class"

Mottled Houdan Chicken Hen   Mottled Houdan Chicken Flock	Day old Mottled Houdan chicks
Mottled Houdan Chicken Rooster	Mottled Houdan Chicken Hen
Close up of Mottled Houdan Chicken Hen	Close up of Mottled Houdan Chicken Foot showing 5th toe under spur

Mottled Houdan Chicken Breed Information and Chicken Facts
*Heritage Breed

Mottled Houdan Chicken Breed Information:

Imported from the town Houdan (France) into England around the 1850's.  These chickens were introduced to America in 1865 and later in 1874 it was admitted into the American Standard of Perfection. A unique bird with a fifth toe, an old French breed, a wide cavernous nostril, a large crested feather head and a white egg layer. They are extremely docile and gentle and make good pets.

Chicken Facts:

• Weights -   Hen-----5 1/2 lbs         Rooster------6 lbs
                  Pullet---5 lbs               Cockerel----5 1/2 lbs

• Purpose - Ornamental and Dual Purpose: Egg Laying and Meat Production

• Egg Color - White

• Egg Production - Good

• Country of Origin -France

• APA: -Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection

• ALBC: -Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.

 Cackle Hatchery has these chickens for sale. If you would like just a few chicks for sale then check out our Small Poultry Order or City/Town Chicken Specials and also our Backyard Chicken Houses.

Straight Run Only

Minimum of 5 birds of each breed variety/color St Run baby chicks are shipped at 1 day of age, the chicks arrive at your post office at 2-3 days of age. You MUST have a minimum total order of 15 chicks.