Chantecler at a glance
| Egg production | 180–220 eggs/year |
|---|---|
| Egg color | light brown, pinkish |
| Size | large |
| Temperament summary | Active |
| Housing class | large chicken |
Strongest documented traits
Cold tolerance
Excellent cold tolerance
developed for and noted as very hardy in cold
Source confidence: High
Winter laying
Excellent winter layer
good winter layer
Source confidence: High
Dual-purpose value
Excellent dual-purpose breed
exceptional dual-purpose breed
Source confidence: High
Broodiness
Often broody
can go broody
Source confidence: High
How the planner uses this breed
The flock planner does not rank Chantecler from a single overall score stored in the database. Instead, it weights individual traits differently for each household. Cold hardiness matters more in harsh winters; heat tolerance matters more in hot climates; docility receives additional weight when children will handle the birds; and housing size can prevent a breed mix from being recommended even when its preference score is strong.
Sources used for this record
- The Livestock Conservancy: Chantecler Chicken
- The Livestock Conservancy: Quick Reference Guide to Heritage Chickens
Last database review: 2026-10-03. Trait values are normalized to a 1–5 planning scale; see the methodology for how uncertainty is handled.