The Uccle Bearded Bantam
The Uccle-bearded bantam is a versatile chicken that adapts well to different living conditions. They feel at home in both large gardens and smaller spaces. In addition, they are good layers of small but nutritious eggs. At De Meidoornhoeve, we are happy to share our knowledge about the care and behavior of these charming chickens.
Origin of the Uccle Bearded Bantam
The Uccle Bearded Bantam, also known as the Barbu d’Uccle, is a graceful and charming breed of chicken that originated in Belgium. This small but distinctive breed was developed at the beginning of the 20th century and has since won a permanent place in the hearts of chicken lovers worldwide. The Uccle Bearded Bantam is especially loved for its beautiful beard, foot feathering and lively personality.
Origin and development
The Uccle Bearded Bantam was first bred in the Belgian village of Uccle, located near Brussels. The development of this breed is mainly due to the efforts of Belgian poultry breeder Michel van Gelder. At the beginning of the 20th century, he began crossing local bearded breeds with other small breeds such as the Sablefoot, to create a chicken that was both beautiful and tame.
The result of these breeding efforts was the Uccle Bearded Bantam, a graceful chicken with a distinctive beard and muffs (feathers around the face), as well as feathered legs. This unique appearance, combined with their friendly nature, quickly made them popular both in Belgium and abroad.
Friendly and lively character
The Uccle Bearded Bantam is known for its friendly and tame nature. These chickens are social, curious and love to be around people. They are very active and love to scavenge and explore their surroundings, making them a lively and enjoyable addition to any chicken coop.
Characteristics of the Uccle bearded bantam
The Uccle Bearded Bantam is a small breed, but what they lack in size they more than make up for in appearance. They have a full beard and muffs that frame their face, giving them a very distinctive and graceful appearance. Their legs are also completely covered in feathers, which adds to their unique and attractive appearance.
The feathers of the Uccle Bearded Bantam come in a wide range of colors and patterns, including porcelain, black, white, blue, and millifleur. This variety ensures that each chicken has an individual and beautiful appearance.
Health and care
Bien que le bantam barbu d’Uccle soit généralement une race robuste et en bonne santé, la barbe et le plumage des pattes nécessitent une attention particulière. Il est important de garder les plumes propres et sèches pour éviter les problèmes de santé. En outre, ils sont assez résistants aux différentes conditions météorologiques, bien qu’une attention particulière soit nécessaire dans les environnements humides pour garder les plumes de leurs pattes propres. Chez De Meidoornhoeve, nous veillons à ce que nos poulets Ukkelse Baardkriel reçoivent les meilleurs soins et la meilleure alimentation afin de les maintenir dans une condition optimale.
Poules bantam d'Uccle à De Meidoornhoeve
Nos animaux sont élevés dans des conditions optimales et nourris avec des aliments de haute qualité, de sorte qu’ils conservent leur beauté unique et leur caractère amical. Rendez-nous visite et découvrez par vous-même le charme des poulets Uccle Bantam.