Mille Fleur

Mille Fleur

In French, “Mille Fleur” translates as “Thousand Flowers”–a poetic name appropriate for such magnificent plumage. The Mille Fleur pattern consists of a base of warm mahogany feathers, each one marked with a black crescent-moon, and tipped with a gibbous silver spangle. Picture yourself holding your soft little bearded, booted Mille Fleur hen: The overall effect is that you are bearing a tiny bouquet of cheery flowers or a collection of sparkling stars!

These birds are known for their mysterious, quirky expressions, and are quite friendly: a true favorite of adults and children alike. They are fair layers of tiny, creamy-colored eggs. Their mature coloring takes time to manifest and does not usually appear until after the first adult molt.

Mille Fleur d’Uccles are simply adorable. The d’Uccle’s sweet disposition makes them a must for anyone who likes pet bantams; their calm beauty means they are also an indispensable breed for anyone who likes to show.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Feather Legged Bantams
• Weights – Hen ——-22 oz         Rooster—-26 oz
  Pullet——-20 oz       Cockerel—22 oz
• Purpose and Type: Ornamental; Exhibition & Production
• Egg Shell Color: Cream or Tinted Bantam Sized Egg
• Egg Production: Good
• Egg Size: Small
• Temperament: Docile
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setters
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Mating Ratio: 6 Females to 1 Male
• Country of Origin – Belgium
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1914
• TLC: No

• Cackle Hatchery® offers a variety of true bantam chickens like the Mille Fleur d’Uccles Bantam. This specific version of the breed was admitted into the American Poultry Standard of Perfection in 1914, and it is notable for several reasons. Not only does it have booted legs, but these chickens also have full beards. The Mille Fleur d’Uccles Bantam is a beautiful bird, and you can order chicks today from the team at Cackle Hatchery®. For more information about this bantam breed, please give us a call!