La Flèche (chicken)
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La Flèche is a very rare breed of chicken originating in France in the area of Le Mans, where this chicken is still famous for its meat.
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Their main distinguishing feature is their unusual V-shaped comb. They are of medium size, with males usually weighing between 8 and 10 lb (3.6 to 4.5 kg) and females weighing between 6 and 8 lb (2.7 to 3.6 kg). They have white eggs. They are usually used as ornamental birds, but still are appreciated in high-level restaurants in France for its fine meat.
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