Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Other name
Coucou de Malines, Mechelse Koekoek, Poularde de Bruxelles, Malines
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Increased interest by the semi-industrial breeding during last years with good economic perspectives.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known as good sitters and mothers.
Other special qualities
The very quiet animals of indolent nature are very hardy.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
5.00
Weight females
4.50
Other specific visible traits
feathered legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in Malines, between Antwerp and Brussels, created with the Antwerp Brahma and older indigenous breed fowls
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
