Mille Fleur D’Uccle Bantams

Pronounced "dewclay", this breed originated from Belgium and offer some of the most unique patterns and feathering around cheeks, throats, with full plumage that cover their legs. Very attractive, showy birds popular in backyard flocks for their splashes of unique colors.

Description at 1 Day Old:
Soft golden-brown and cream-colored down, all mixed together to create a solid blend often featuring darker markings on their backs and distinctive feathered feet.

Description at Maturity:
Petite bantams with rich mahogany and golden feathers tipped in black and white, distinctive feathered legs and feet, and fluffy beards and muffs.

What color eggs do Mille Fleur D'Uccle Bantams lay, and how many a year?

Mille Fleur D'Uccle hens lay about 100 to 150 small cream eggs a year. You may see it written as Millefleur, Mille Fleur Duccle, or Mille Fleur Dukel. It is pronounced dew-clay.

When do Mille Fleur D'Uccle Bantam hens start laying?

D'Uccles usually start laying around 24 weeks.

Can I order only Mille Fleur D'Uccle Bantam hens?

Our breed-specific bantams are straight run only, boxed as hatched, so expect a mix of roosters and hens.

Are Mille Fleur D'Uccle Bantams cold hardy, and what is their temperament?

D'Uccles need a dry run since their feathered feet collect mud and snow, and they don't like hot weather. They are calm, friendly, and broody, and good with kids.

Do you ship Mille Fleur D'Uccle bantam chicks?

Yes. You pick your ship week in the cart from the weeks we are hatching. We ship by USPS to every state except Hawaii. Order minimums change by season, and your cart shows the current minimum before checkout. Every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. If they don't arrive alive, call us within 48 hours and we will make it right. Count your chicks when you get them home.

What is the difference between a Mille Fleur and a Porcelain D'Uccle?

Color. The Mille Fleur has deep red to mahogany feathers spangled with black and white. The Porcelain has a soft straw and steel-blue pattern with white tips. Both are the same small, feather-footed Belgian bantam.