The Géline de Touraine is an ancient French chicken breed known for its excellent meat quality and flavorful, tender flesh. It is a rustic breed, often referred to as the 'Black Hen of Touraine,' and has been appreciated for its culinary qualities since the Middle Ages. The breed is also considered a dual-purpose bird, providing a good number of eggs annually.
This breed thrives in the rural regions of Touraine, France, where it adapts well to free-range conditions. It requires a spacious environment to forage and exhibits good natural foraging behavior. The breed is well-suited to temperate climates, typical of central France.
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 3/5
The Géline de Touraine is prized in French gastronomy and often featured in traditional dishes. It is known for its adaptability to free-range conditions and rural environments. Despite its culinary value, conservation efforts are needed to ensure the breed's survival.
Confinement Tolerance
The Géline de Touraine tolerates confinement moderately well but prefers to be in free-range settings. They are happiest when allowed to forage and roam over a large area, which also contributes to their well-being and health.