Oh yeah, I can see those are traits you wouldn’t want to breed into a family. Inbreeding can amplify traits like that.
Well, hopefully you find a good replacement rooster.
I don’t know any reputable breeder that regularly swaps out roosters.
Congratulations on your aspirations, by the way. Salmon Faverolles need more dedication. I also appreciate you are focusing on one breed. It is enticing to do many, but feed, space, and your time and therefore the quantity and...
You won’t run into genetic problems. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about inbreeding.
You shouldn’t get new blood unless you run into issues. Some people have bred the same families for decades without introducing new blood.
This is made possible through clan mating, but this is not the only...