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 Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 2:22 am Post subject: La Fleche |
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Kitsune
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: |
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La Fleche have been bred for many years in the Valley of La Sarthe,
where the town of La Fleche is located. This breed originated from
crossing of Black Spanish, Crevecoeur, and DuMan blood lines as evident
by its high carriage, activity, large white lobes, V-shaped comb and
the trace of crest on its head, which crops out on specimens of the
French breeds.
The whiteness and quality of its flesh is attributed to the rich pastures
of La Sarthe, upon which La Fleche have been bred for generations, and to
the system of feeding adopted by the French.
La Fleche are black, of medium size and very active. They are strictly ornamental fowl.
It is nicknamed 'The Devil Bird' because of it's unusual comb, and it is reputed to be sort of wild,
avoiding of human contact, a very active forager and a good flyer that likes to roost in trees. |
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mojo
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Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| andd the local ones i have seen at shows are scruffy looking not sleek at all |
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Kitsune
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| That's a shame, I'm hoping to get some of these next year, they look stunning on the pictures, I hope they do in reality too! |
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PaulF
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Location: Nottinghamshire
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| Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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I have a small flock, Lovely placid birds, really good doers, and free rangers..
Highly recommended. |
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mojo
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Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| paul ...can you post a piccy or two so i can show locals what they are like please |
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Kitsune
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: |
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| I've heard they are anything but placid! Do you have the heavier French birds or the more sleek and elegant looking German type? |
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