Chantecler Chickens
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Chantecler Chickens The Chantecler Chicken is Canada’s first and only native heritage breed, developed to thrive in cold northern climates. With small combs to prevent frostbite and dependable brown egg production, Chanteclers are calm, hardy birds perfect for cold-weather farms and backyard flocks.
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Chantecler Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Chantecler
- Type: Heritage
- Cross Origin: White Leghorn × Wyandotte × Plymouth Rock × Rhode Island Red × Cornish
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 9 lbs (4.1 kg), Hen: 6.5 lbs (3 kg)
- Lifespan: 7–9 years
- Bird Color(s): White, Partridge
- Egg Production: 180–220 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Brown
- Meat Production: Yes — cold-hardy dual-purpose
- Temperament: Docile, Cold-Hardy, Calm
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold Hardy
- Broodiness: Low
- Notes / Special Traits: Only Canadian heritage breed; tiny comb for frost protection
Chantecler Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- Excellent choice for northern climates.
- Very calm and adaptable to confinement.
- Great for homesteaders seeking dual-purpose utility.
- Developed for Canadian winters — ultra cold-hardy.
- Low-maintenance breed with dependable egg output.
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