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Bassette Liégeoise

Bassette Liégeoise

The Bassette Liégeoise or Bassette is a Belgian breed of large bantam chicken. It is a true bantam – it does not derive from a corresponding breed of large fowl. It is larger than most bantams, but considerably smaller than full-sized breeds; cocks weigh about 1000 g and hens about 900 g. Like most Belgian bantam breeds, it is in danger of extinction. Eighteen colour patterns are officially recognised, of which many are rare.

Life Span 5-10 years
Weight 2-5 kg

What to Know Before Buying a Bassette Liégeoise

Finding a responsible Bassette Liégeoise breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells chickens commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.

Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Bassette Liégeoise. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.

Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Bassette Liégeoises appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.

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