164 FREJCH BREEDS. 



Some think its name is derived from the re- 

 semblance the comb presents to a split heart ; 

 others (with whom I agree) do away with this 

 romance, and attribute it to the preponderance 

 of the breed in the village of Cr^ve Cceur, in 

 Normandy, whence we can distinctly trace its 

 origin. 



I have bred these birds largely, and continue 

 to do so, which is a sure proof that I consider 

 this variety (so little known) worthy of consider- 

 able attention in this country. Parisians are 

 quite aware of its merits. 



The breed is scarce, and I have found much 

 difficulty in procuring birds, of a different strain, 

 to breed from — true to colour. 



The pure-bred CrSve is of large size ; the cock 

 should weigh nine and a-half pounds, and the 

 hen (which is heavy in proportion) about eight 

 and a half pounds. 



The pullets come to maturity at an early age, 

 and always outweigh the cockerels. 



Cieves possess the great advantage of thriving 

 in a confined space, are remarkably tame, and of 

 great amiability ; but I have found the chickens 



