Mechelse hoen
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
Izegemse Koekoek
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Other name
Coucou d`Iseghem
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
This is a very good dual-purpose breed.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
4.00
Weight females
3.50
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated south of West Flanders and East Flanders; It is a very old breed (15th century).
Year of origin
15
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Huttegem
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females were kept as foster mothers for ducklings (also called
Other special qualities
Huttegeur ducks
Efabis genetic features
), they are broody for nearly three months and good sitters under humid conditions.
Number of horns males
0
Herdbook established
4.5
Domestication status
3.5
Taxonomic classification
feathered legs
Import
domestic
Location within country
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
originated in the meadows of Scheldt river, west of Belgium, near Andenarde
International Transboundary Risk detailed
No Information
Hoen van de Zwalmvallei
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2006: The 1-day chickens can be easily sexed because they have different colors.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
created using Brakel.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Herve Hoen
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Other name
Herve
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Some fancy breeders are thinking to recreate the 'Herve' for exhibition purposes. According to contact's knowledge this breed might be already extinct.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.50
Other specific visible traits
small chicken, very similar to Bantana
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
related to Ardenne fowl
Location within country
eastern Belgium
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Fauve de Hesbaye
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
fr.
Other name
Vale van Haspengouw
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1994: Recreated, in a small number, as bantam by fancy breeders. The original breed is probably extinct.
Avian classification
fancy
Weight males
3.50
Weight females
3.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in eastern Belgium
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Everbergse baardkriel
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
related to Ukkelse baardkriel and Grubbe baardkriel
Year of origin
1906
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
