6 Chick Minimum for Mail Orders (Mix and match with other breeds)
 
Native to France. It is a rare French breed of dual-purpose domestic chicken. It originates from the Sarthe département, and is named for the town and commune of La Flèche. In French, “la fleche” translates to “the arrow.” The La Fleche chicken is listed as critical by The Livestock Conservancy.
 
The La Fleche has very specific features that make it stand out. The fowl has red wattles with white earlobes. It also possessess a v-shaped comb that appears in the shape of an arrow. Hens lay about 180 white eggs per year.