Few Bresse chickens are exported, and breeders of a U.S. version with French lineage command a premium for the birds known for snowy plumage, red combs and blue feet.

The wait list for one breed, Bresse chickens, is already closed, Bissonnette said, adding that she isn't the only one getting hit with droves of messages.

Being born in Bourg-en-Bresse, for me the Bresse chickens are considered one of the greatest chickens in France. They are beautiful white chickens with blue feet and a red comb, so bleu, blanc ...

The chef was born in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, a town also home to Bresse chickens. "Bresse chickens are very well known in France and are considered one of the best quality chickens," he says.

On cooking, eating and painting chicken. Being born in Bourg-en-Bresse, for me the Bresse chickens are considered one of the greatest chickens in France.

Jacques Pépin has cooked for France's president and was a friend of Julia Child. His new memoir — complete with paintings, recipes and stories — is dedicated to his love of all things chicken.

Mr. Sibelle’s chickens are “poulet de Bresse,” a treasured variety that has had legal recognition in France since 1957. Down on the European farm, revolt has stirred.

EGG FARMER HIT HARD BY BIRD FLU, DESCRIBES 'NIGHTMARE' OF LOSING 3 FLOCKS. The wait list for one breed, Bresse chickens, is ...

On cooking, eating and painting chicken. Being born in Bourg-en-Bresse, for me the Bresse chickens are considered one of the greatest chickens in France.

On cooking, eating and painting chicken. Being born in Bourg-en-Bresse, for me the Bresse chickens are considered one of the greatest chickens in France.