Faverolles Thread

[Chickassan]

It's feathers and coloring are faverolles. The lack of outer leg and toe feathers is odd.Maybe something extra in the mix?

 

[keesmom]

Maybe something extra in the mix?

Not a maybe, more of a definite mix. I have never had a Faverolles hatch without leg feathering, ever. I have had crosses hatch that do look like Faverolles though.

 

[NikkiPike_84]

Definitely a girl. Is she wearing a bracelet?

I was sitting on the floor putting them on and my husband peeks over me and says, 'Oh! You're banding them!.' But then with a little more inspections says, 'No, no, you're bedazzling them .'
and yes, I put cute little gems on their ankles

 

[NikkiPike_84]

It isn't the 4 toed foot that has me questioning parentage, it's the complete lack of leg feathering.

She does have leg feathers though. Not lots, but a few on each leg

 

[wornoutmomto3]

It isn't the 4 toed foot that has me questioning parentage, it's the complete lack of leg feathering.

She is definitely one I would NOT use in a dedicated breeding program. The lack of breed standard features is usually caused by either cross breeding or careless breeder selection. Her bloodline most likely comes from large hatchery stock.

Even though she isn't breed standard she should still make a nice yard bird; providing a fair amount of eggs and plenty of friendly personality.

 

[NikkiPike_84]

She is definitely one I would NOT use in a dedicated breeding program. The lack of breed standard features is usually caused by either cross breeding or careless breeder selection. Her bloodline most likely comes from large hatchery stock.

Even though she isn't breed standard she should still make a nice yard bird; providing a fair amount of eggs and plenty of friendly personality.

The farmer I received her from has a very large faverolles rooster and females. He does keep other hens with him though. So it's likely a mix of one of his other heritage breeds.

I am never intending to breed her, we have 3 hens that are just family pets. We just can't have a roo! She definitely has a quirky personality

 

[Chickassan]

Well pure or not she's adorable. Love the little bangle! They really do make very nice pets especially if you've got kids or people who are scared to death of chickens.

 

[CoopintheWoods]

I've found that my Salmon Faverolle, Lucy, is the sweetest of the flock. She will come up to people and wait patiently at their feet to be petted.

 

[wornoutmomto3]

I am working with a rooster for poultry exhibition. He will be a year old in August. He would have been ready for a spring show, but my Salmons got it into their head to eat their leg feathers. The rooster has quite recovered his leg feathers and is getting into top form again. I like his look but could used critique. Also, I have hatched off a few of his chicks, and so far I have only hatched pullets. Is that normal?

The first two pictures are from early in the spring.


The last picture is from today. The grass was a bit tall so the picture isn't the best.

 

[Chickassan]

Well I think he's handsome. I hope my little roo turns out nicely he's cute now but still a kiddo.Did finally grow a tail for a bit he looked little a peeping bowling ball.