The story of a remarkable French chicken—from the farmyards of Houdan, through its journey of evolution, to the conservation flocks of today.

A little piece of Canadian History The Chantecler being Canada's own true heritage chicken breed holds a special place in our heart and on our farm, we love the utility of the breed, their drive and ability to thrive in our Canadian winters and most of all for the patriotic history they carry with them. In many ways, they embody the spirit of Canadian Agriculture itself - the practicality, resilience, and determination that have been passed through generations who have learne

Welcome to The Birch Acres Blog Where we will share our experiences, our trials and our errors in raising, breeding, and promoting our favourite heritage breeds of poultry and discuss our homesteading journey in Northern Ontario. Growing up in a small farming community I knew from a very young age (8 years old) that I wanted to raise poultry, at the time it was mostly due to the fact that I could have my own eggs to collect. My husband born and raised in the big city knew not