Le Merlerault
Le Merlerault is a French regional chicken name connected with the commune of Le Merlerault in Normandy. It belongs to the group of local French poultry breeds whose histories are tied to rural markets, household farms, and regional table-bird preferences. Modern information is not as widespread as it is for breeds such as Houdan or Faverolles, so the name should be treated as a specific heritage identity rather than a common commercial type.
Keeping Le Merlerault chickens is mainly a preservation or specialist project. Breeders should maintain clear notes on origin, adult type, plumage, egg production, and any standard used to judge the birds. Practical care should favor dry housing in damp weather, good ventilation, and space for active foraging. If the breed is being restored or maintained from a small population, fertility and soundness matter as much as appearance. Buyers should request source details before adding birds to a rare-breed program.
Colors: Barred, Birchen, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Columbian, Crele, Cuckoo, Duckwing, Gold, Gold Laced, Laced, Lavender, Mille Fleur, Mottled, Partridge, Penciled, Porcelain, Red, Silver, Silver Laced, Spangled, Splash, Wheaten, White
