Houdan chicken
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Hens may give some 140–160 eggs per year; they are white, and not large.{{r|graham|p=152}} |
Hens may give some 140–160 eggs per year; they are white, and not large.{{r|graham|p=152}} |
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== Bantam variety == |
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The bantam variety was developed in England by crossing the large fowl variety with bantam [[Sussex chicken|Sussex]] and an unidentified breed. Egg production is the same as in the large birds of this breed; the minimum egg weight suitable for incubation is 35 grams. Roosters weigh 900 grams and hens up to 800 grams. They are noted for their docile temperament; bantam hens also require free range. Their color varieties are the same as those of the standard birds of the breed.{{Cite web |title=houdanfaverolle/standardhoudangr |url=http://houdanfaverollesclub.free.fr/standard/standardhoudangr.html |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=houdanfaverollesclub.free.fr}} |
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== References == |
== References == |
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