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Cream eggs
European · Belgium
Gallus gallus domesticus
Mille Fleur d'Uccle
Also known as: d'Uccle, Belgian Bearded Bantam
Beginner Friendlybantamdocile
1.9
Eggs/Week
100/yr
small
Egg Size
1.5 lbs
Weight
2 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.18 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
often
Broodiness
Historical Origin
Belgium · European
The Mille Fleur d'Uccle is a Belgian bantam breed whose name means 'a thousand flowers' — a perfect description of their stunning rust-and-white speckled plumage. Friendly, talkative, and surprisingly personable, they make excellent pets and do well in small gardens. Their feathered feet and beard add to their charm.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of quiet and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: often.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Mille Fleur d'Uccle) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.18 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 1.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 1.9 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorCream
Egg Production1.9 eggs/week
Space Required2 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.18 lbs/bird
Cold HardyNo
Heat TolerantNo
Noise Levelquiet
Foraginggood
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeEggs only
ornamentalbantambroodydocilequietbeginner-friendly
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