Crevecoeur Chicken​ For Sale

Crevecoeur chicken​ come in four color varieties, black, blue, white, and cuckoo, with black being the original color variety of the breed, and cuckoo the most rare. At Greenfire Farms, we offer the blue and white varieties. Their most distinctive feature is the striking V-shaped comb, often earning them the nickname “the chicken with the devil horns”. Combined with their full crest, beard, and pronounced nostrils, the Crevecoeur has a truly unforgettable face!

Creves are large, impressive birds, with mature roosters weighing 8-9 pounds and hens 6-7 pounds. Mature roosters are notably dense and full-bodied, making them a perfect choice for homesteaders or poultry enthusiasts who appreciate hefty roos! Hens begin laying at around 6-7 months of age, producing approximately 120 white eggs per year. They rarely go broody, so a quality incubator is recommended if you plan to hatch chicks. Occasionally, some roosters may exhibit aggression toward people. We recommend excluding these boys from breeding, instead selecting for milder temperaments, as is more in line with their breed standard. Crevecoeur hens, on the other hand, are very sweet and, with regular handling (and perhaps a few treats), can become quite easy to manage!

These birds are generally not very flighty, as their large crests can often hinder their vision. We will periodically trim the hens’ crests to help them navigate and forage more effectively. We’ve found that maintaining a rooster-to-hen ratio of 1:8 works well in promoting higher fertility in our flock. While this breed was once regarded as “sensitive” to climate, modern Crevecoeurs are much more hardy and resilient in both hot and cold conditions.