laying hen, Houdan breed
Breed renowned for its meat
Houdan
1 selected variety
- show-approved : yes
- egg colour : white
- egg weight : 65 g
- estimated spring laying (/week) : 6
- rooster weight : 2800 - 3000 g
- hen weight : 2300 - 2500 g
- size : large (per the standard)
- build : large breed (per minimum hen weight)
- behaviour : lively
- broodiness : average
- flight height : 2 m
History
Old French breed