The Mille Fleur d'Uccle is a small, ornamental bantam chicken breed known for its stunning "thousand-flower" feather pattern. This breed is part of the d'Uccle family, originally from Belgium, and is highly prized for its beauty and unique appearance.
Key Features:
Appearance: The Mille Fleur d'Uccle has a striking plumage with a mix of red, black, and white feathers that create a "mille fleur" (thousand flowers) effect, giving them a speckled, almost flower-like pattern. They have a small, compact body with a gently rounded shape, feathered legs, and a beautiful rose comb. Their feathers are soft and fluffy, contributing to their ornamental charm.
Size: As a bantam breed, Mille Fleur d'Uccles are small, with hens typically weighing around 1.25 lbs and roosters around 1.5 lbs. Despite their small size, they are robust and hardy for bantams.
Egg Production: Mille Fleur d'Uccles are not prolific egg layers, typically producing around 100-150 small white eggs per year. They are often kept more for ornamental purposes than for egg production, though they can be a fun addition to a backyard flock.
Temperament: Mille Fleur d'Uccles are friendly, calm, and relatively easy to handle. They are curious and social birds that enjoy being around people and other chickens, making them great pets, especially for families. However, due to their small size, they can sometimes be a bit delicate and may not be the best choice in flocks with larger, more aggressive breeds.
Hardiness: This breed is fairly hardy for a bantam, but due to their feathered legs, they may need protection in very wet or cold conditions. They do well in moderate climates and are more suited to backyard or ornamental settings than large-scale production environments.
 
Summary:
The Mille Fleur d'Uccle is a small, beautiful bantam breed with a stunning flower-like feather pattern. Known for their calm temperament and friendly nature, they make excellent pets and ornamental additions to any backyard flock. While not prolific egg layers, their unique appearance and sociable behavior make them a popular choice for poultry enthusiasts.
 
Bantams are sold as straight run only.