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Faverolles

Faverolles are a dual purpose breed that originates in France. They were originally bred to be used as a utility fowl, but now they are mostly raised for exhibition. Faverolles were imported into England in 1886. Ancestors of this breed may include the Dorking and the Houdan. The name of this breed comes from the village of Faverolles in France. They are an Asiatic breed of fowl.

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Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Medium
Egg Color
Light Brown
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
The most common colors are Salmon and White. They also come in Black, Cuckoo, Buff, Blue, Blue Salmon, Laced Blue, Ermine, Splash and Mahogany. Cocks are around 8 pounds, hens are around 6.5 pounds.
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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May 18, 2012 at 10:04 am
Jersey101
Reviewed by Jersey101
We have a gorgeous salmon faverolle girl (Gwendolyn) she is an absolute beauty, her cockerel loves her to bits (he's a cross, but he has the lovely eyes and extra toes that mean he may well have some faverolle in him himself). She's also the only chicken we have who can do simple tricks! big_smile.png
March 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm
shadow rabbit10
Reviewed by shadow rabbit10
They are such cute looking birds! I have heard that they are quiet, and sweet. I just ordered one from MPC and I cant wait to get it in May!
January 22, 2012 at 7:01 pm
MomToTheZoo
Reviewed by MomToTheZoo
Pros: Friendly, great with children, good layers
Cons: bottom of the pecking order

These girls are my favorite.  They are very reliable layers thus far.  They are the friendliest of my flock.  They follow you around like little puppies.  They are also the best with our children, letting them handle them hand feed them etc. 

The only draw back is that with the exception of one SF hen with attitude, they are the bottom of the pecking order and they are easily picked on. 

January 25, 2012 at 5:59 pm
WoodsmithFarm
Reviewed by WoodsmithFarm
Pros: Very Sweet, Good Winter Layers, Perfect First Flock
Cons: Medium Eggs

We have three salmon faverolles.  Super sweet!  And fantastic with the rest of our city "farm" (our Great Pyr. Mix and Shepherd Mix ... and HUGE cat).  They're very good winter layers (we get at least two eggs/day).  Very friendly.  They like to follow us around the yard and come when they're called (craziness, I know).  Not aggressive in the least and very smart (almost expressive).  My only complaint is that we didn't get more!!

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Article: Faverolles

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Single
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Medium
Egg Color: Light Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Docile

Breed Colors / Varieties:

The most common colors are Salmon and White. They also come in Black, Cuckoo, Buff, Blue, Blue Salmon, Laced Blue, Ermine, Splash and Mahogany. Cocks are around 8 pounds, hens are around 6.5 pounds.

Breed Details:

The Faverolle breed is a calm, gentle breed. They are a very curious breed. I have read that Faverolles are fragile chicks, but in my experience this has not been the case. They have been very easy to hatch, brood, and raise. They lay around 160-180 eggs per year. They lay medium sized tinted or salmon colored eggs. They are an easy breed to keep and raise. All of the faverolles I have had, have been quiet birds. But I have heard from others that they can be very noisy.

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