Merlerault

A Merlerault cockerel
Photo courtesy of Bruno Lomenède

A close relative of the Crevecoeur, the Merlerault is from the Normandy area of France. It has a horn-shaped comb, full crest and no beard. Males weigh around 3 kg (7 lb) and females 2.5 kg (6 lb).

The hens are good layers and rarely go broody.

A bantam form also exists.

A Merlerault hen
Photo courtesy of Bruno Lomenède

The heads of Merlerault (left) and Crevecoeur hens, for comparison
Photos courtesy of Bruno Lomenède

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