Caumont
The Caumont is a rare French chicken breed from Normandy, named for the Caumont area and historically grouped with the region's black table fowl. It is generally described as a crested, clean-legged breed, usually black, and related in type and history to Norman breeds such as the Crevecoeur and Merlerault. Documentation outside France is limited, and small surviving populations may vary in details of comb, crest, and body size.
Today's Caumonts are kept chiefly by conservation-minded breeders and poultry historians rather than commercial farms. They need dry housing, predator-safe outdoor space, and feed that supports growth without making breeding birds fat. The crest can collect mud or parasites, so exhibition and breeding stock benefit from regular checks. Anyone buying Caumonts should look for traceable French or recognized preservation lines, because black crested crossbreds can be mistaken for the breed.
