Reviews by likkatron

I currently only have one Salmon Faverolle, (a pullet named Fritzle). I had another one as a chick, but sadly she died of phnemonia, and she was going to be so gorgeous!





In terms of a good quality Salmon Faverolles she has split wing, too much black for a girl, and her tail is a little underdeveloped (plus she just loves to step in everyone's poop!). But most Salmon Faverolles girls lose their black coloring, thicken up, their tails grown in, and they become cute fluffy, lovable, pet chickens.
Although she will never be a high standard show quality bird she has an awesome personality (like any well handled bird of this breed should). She's very gentle with me, and with the other birds. She is quite the loud mouth, and has a deeper duck like voice, but she's such a character! (She does have trouble seeing sometimes, which although a bit sad, is still cute when she can't find the treat right away)
A HUGE bonus is their fluffy beard and muffs, giving them the cutest, fluffiest face ever! The 5 feathered toes are also very intriguing, although maybe not to everyone.

Beginners, or anyone looking for a nice, cute chicken that their kid can handle should totally get at least one of these guys, even the boys are super sweet!
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I HIGHLY recommend this breed. Some people mentioned in their reviews that a lot of the chicks died, that they're skiddish, that they don't bear as well with illness, etc, but really it depends on who you get them from, and each bird, no matter the breed, breeder, or how good/bad you treat them, will have it's own personality, whether it's bolder or skiddish. My breeder personally works very hard on making sure her birds are healthy, and friendly, she hand feeds the chickens she'll be selling all the time. I myself have never seen any signs of them being sick, nor have they ever shyed away, they love the attention.
I myself spend a little too much time socializing with my chickens, even sitting them on my lap while I read. Whenever I go outside to check on them, feed them, etc, I always call "chickie chickie chicke" in a very high pitched voice, letting them know it's me, and that they'll probably get a treat. I recommend this if you want your flock to come running in your direction, not the other way.
If you're interested in Barnevelder's from my breeder here's the link: http://northwoodspoultry.com/blue-double-laced-barnevelder.htm
(Although she does not have Splash listed as an option, if you want one, just mention it to her when ordering chickens and she'd be happy to throw one in.)

I currently only own 2 barnevelder pullets, who have long way to go before I can see if their egg color will be the dark color every expects or not, and to see their glorious filled out bodies.
It's just a shame that in the U.S only Double Laced Partridge is a recognized variety, I really wanted to show my blue barnevedler, since she has beautiful vibrant yellow legs, the broad chest, full body, the correct tail, everything the breed requires, EXCEPT.. these beautiful colors aren't recognized (although I see more commonly blue and black double laced vs double laced partridge, but what can you do?)


My Splash Barnevelder Poulet, Doodle:

I don't know why people aren't as fond of this variety, when she's finished growing she will be an absolute beauty!
Her build (compared to my Blue Barnie) was a little less filled out in this photo, but recently she's been catching up to her sister!
(That pose though)

My Blue Double Laced Barnevelder, Archer:

Archer is currently in the process of her feathers base color changing from black to blue. I recently thought I prefereed the black more, but I think she'll be just as stunning blue.
(Though I do plan to go back to my breeder for a black pullet this time, since I raised these guys from chicks and had no idea what color Archer would be).


Archer is deifienty the bolder of the two, Doodle being the sneaky one. I love watching the two, Archer will snatch the food right from my hand and then Doodle will run in from behind and steal it.
I HIGHLY recommend this breed. Some people mentioned in their reviews that a lot of the chicks died, that they're skiddish, that they don't bear as well with illness, etc, but really it depends on who you get them from, and each bird, no matter the breed, breeder, or how good/bad you treat them, will have it's own personality, whether it's bolder or skiddish.