Poule des Courrières
The Poule des Courrières is a rare French regional chicken associated with Courrières in northern France. It is part of the country's old farm poultry heritage, where local breeds were developed around market towns, household egg needs, and table birds for nearby communities. Documentation is thinner than for major French breeds, so it is best described as a localized utility fowl with conservation interest.
For keepers, the main task is preserving identity while maintaining a useful chicken. Good husbandry includes dry housing, ventilation, secure range, and feed suited to age and laying status. Breeders should work from known lines, compare birds with any available French breed guidance, and record matings carefully. Because the breed is uncommon, weak fertility or poor hatch results should be addressed through thoughtful pairing rather than quick outcrossing that erases the Courrières type.
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
