10 Rare & Exotic Chicken Breeds
#8. La Fleche
A La Fleche rooster
Purpose: dual-purpose
Origin: France
Personality: flighty, avoid human interaction, can be friendly and the roosters are not aggressive
Appearance: black plumage, red facial features with large white earlobes, clean legged
Special Features: The La Fleche is a large chicken breed that has a distinctive V-shaped comb, giving the bird its nickname of ‘devil bird’. The actual meaning of the breed’s name is ‘the arrow’ because of its V-shaped comb. La Fleche are good foragers and the hens rarely go broody, which makes them consistent layers as well. The La Fleche is a heat tolerant breed that does better in warm climates versus cold climates.
A La Fleche rooster
Purpose: dual-purpose
Origin: France
Personality: flighty, avoid human interaction, can be friendly and the roosters are not aggressive
Appearance: black plumage, red facial features with large white earlobes, clean legged
Special Features: The La Fleche is a large chicken breed that has a distinctive V-shaped comb, giving the bird its nickname of ‘devil bird’. The actual meaning of the breed’s name is ‘the arrow’ because of its V-shaped comb. La Fleche are good foragers and the hens rarely go broody, which makes them consistent layers as well. The La Fleche is a heat tolerant breed that does better in warm climates versus cold climates.
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06 April 2024
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