Belgian d'Anvers
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
The 'Millefleur' (thousand flowers) colour variety of the d'Anvers — a rich mahogany base with black and white spangle tips on every feather — is considered one of the most complex and beautiful plumage patterns in all of poultry and was perfected in Belgian breeding rooms over centuries.
A true bantam originating from Antwerp (Anvers) in Belgium, one of the oldest Belgian bantam breeds and among Europe's most established true bantams. D'Anvers (also called Antwerpse Baardkrielen) carry a distinctive full beard and muffled cheeks, no comb visible beneath the face feathering, and a proud, upright carriage. They are active, self-sufficient birds that lay small cream eggs and are kept primarily for exhibition, though they make excellent garden companions due to their small size and lively nature.
🏷️ Race
Belgian Bearded d'Anvers
💭 Tempérament
Active, alert, bold, self-confident, can be broody
📏 Taille
Small (0.50-0.60 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
5-8 years
🎨 Couleurs
Quail, blue quail, black, white, cuckoo, millefleur, porcelain, lavender
🌍 Origine
Belgium — Antwerp (Anvers); ancient breed, documented 17th century
🏠 Habitat
Enclosed dry garden run; relatively self-sufficient
🍽️ Alimentation
Bantam pellets; good forager for their size
🎯 Usage
Ornamental
🥚 Couleur des œufs
Cream
👑 Type de crête
Rose
🏅 Classe EE
True Bantam