Estaires

or La Poule d'Estaires

A flock of Black Estaires
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre and the Palgalli Estaires Club

Originating in northern France, this is considered an excellent table bird. It was one of the winners in a taste test in France in 2002.

Males can reach up to 5 kg (12 lb) in weight. The hens are good winter layers and excellent mothers.

The Black variety is the best known, but Silver and Gold also can be found.

Breed clubs:

Palgalli Estaires Club

Gold Estaires male and female
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre and the Palgalli Estaires Club

A Black Estaires hen
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre

A Silver Estaires male
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre and the Palgalli Estaires Club

Another pair of Gold Estaires
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre

Another flock of Black Estaires
Photo courtesy of Elodie Delbarre

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