Barbezieux (chicken)

[3] The breed, considered rare, was recreated by four chicken breeders between 1980 and 1985.

[4] Currently chickens conforming to the standard are raised in its region of origin.

It should also be noted the recent creation of a production sector for quality chickens with a label marked “Poulet de race Barbezieux, race ancienne”, due to the efforts of ASPOULBA (Association pour la sauvegarde de la poule de Barbezieux).

[5] In 2003, ASPOULBA drafted regional specifications bringing together five breeders and defining the criteria for production, feeding, and slaughter in a defined territory.

About 10,000 to 12,000 birds are raised per year and slaughtered after a minimum of 110 days.