Anyone raise Egyptian Fayoumis, Golden Campines, or Red Caps?

[Pathfinders]

When we first got into chickens we wound up with a "Fayoumi" from McMurray. What a nutcase. We called her Road Runner, and could hardly ever catch her.

My (at the time very young) daughters took her to their 4-H county fair, which was judged that year by a certified APA/ABA judge. That woman took one look at Road Runner and immediately got testy. She not very politely told my daughters and me that there was no such thing as a Fayoumi (what she meant was they weren't in the Standard) and that she would not even judge the bird.

We were dismayed. That taught us that if we wanted to show, not to buy from hatcheries (a lesson we all learn sooner or later.) But that was a cool little bird...

 

[Feafur]

Okay, I have to ask, since we JUST bought chickens from McMurray hatchery. WHY shouldn't you buy chickens from a hatchery?
We just got a batch of Red Stars and they threw in a Fayoumis for free. It states right on the website that the Fayoumis are not
a standard breed in America. Just trying to figure things out...not trying to start an argument.

We think our peeps are adorable! I would add pics...but, I don't know how!

 

[campinechickens]

I have Golden Campines. My roosters are not mean, and the ones that were left the coop. This way I have bred sweetness into the roosters. They are not so flighty as to be nuts when you walk into the yard, but they are not lap chickens either. Although, I do have 4 girls that let me walk up and pick them up. They even fly up to my arm and sit on my shoulder.

ChickenLady, what breeder did you get your Campines from? They are beautiful!

Ariel
CampineChickens

 

[ChicksandWeeds]

i have 2 egyptian fayoumi pullets and 3 roosters, 8 months - all are friendly, the hens practically under my feet when i do any garden work, the roos best watchbirds i have. they come from across the field when they see me coming. mine are from sandhill, would have them again anytime. lovely lovely birds

 

[chickenjudy]

I love the coloration of the Golden Campines so decided to try a few as chicks (hatchery, though) hoping I can raise them to be less flighty than they are reported to be. The last time I inquired about some for sale locally the person selling them said his were "crazy flighty". Guess we'll see....

 

[Burgess]

I have two Fayoumi hens. They are fun, and really great birds in some ways, a trial in others. Surprisingly, they lay really well, about an egg a day (they are small eggs). They are proud and regal birds, with a great color pattern. They take the heat well, and didn't seem to have a problem with winter here in Texas... They have overly large brown eyes that can spot trouble better than anyone, and they are always watching. Also, they can run like the dickins when they see something. Attached is a pic of one of my Egyptians, Sekhmet. She is the watchful one, and the thinker (you can see it in her eyes). Those are not always good attributes. When it comes to a hawk, yes. But it also results in her "finding" things, such as how to get in the area with my wife's houseplants. And then that they are tasty, or just fun to tear apart. She is standoffish, but her sister is very friendly, and the both of them are very watchful, and smart. They whistle kind of like geese to each other (not the honk). But they can be loud in a chicken way. Not for everyone, but really proud and regal birds that like to take care of their own business. I'm not sure I would even have to feed them except during the winter. Unfortunately, they can fly about as well as wild turkeys. Mine knew which yards had dogs etc. Had to clip their wings quite a bit to keep them home, but no different than say a parrot.

 

[what did I do]

I know this is old but how do you pronounce "Egyptian Fayoumis" I just need to know the "Fayoumis" part. Are these a banty or a fancy breed?

 

[TheBanditQueen]

I know this is old but how do you pronounce "Egyptian Fayoumis" I just need to know the "Fayoumis" part. Are these a banty or a fancy breed?

I have heard it pronounced and even seen it spelled multiple ways...kinda funny...it's like nobody agrees on one. Pronunciations I've heard: "Fye-oo-miss", plural and singular; "Fay-oh-me", singular; "Fay-oo-ma"; "Fye-oo-me".

They are a smaller, lightweight breed, but not bantams. I'm not sure whether they are classified as a fancy breed. From the information I've been able to find lately (doesn't seem to be much out there), they haven't been recognized for exhibition by the American Poultry Association. (Unless that info is outdated; anybody who knows more, do tell!)

 

[what did I do]

I have heard it pronounced and even seen it spelled multiple ways...kinda funny...it's like nobody agrees on one.  Pronunciations I've heard: "Fye-oo-miss", plural and singular; "Fay-oh-me", singular; "Fay-oo-ma"; "Fye-oo-me".

They are a smaller, lightweight breed, but not bantams. I'm not sure whether they are classified as a fancy breed. From the information I've been able to find lately (doesn't seem to be much out there), they haven't been recognized for exhibition by the American Poultry Association. (Unless that info is outdated; anybody who knows more, do tell!)

Thanks Bandit Queen, my kid is going to show one in our small county fair - just because we have it. We have it listed with the bantams but I've thought fancy breed might be better. I wonder what they will think of him.

 

[TheBanditQueen]

Oh, that sounds like fun!! Good luck! Where did you get yours? Big question, what is its personality like? I really want to have some but want to find out about how they are first.

Thinking of it, their coloring patterns might make them a good fit for fancy breeds, at that.

Kinda reminds me of when I would take my dainty little Arab to the 4-H horse shows and compete against a bunch of big old stock horses. It was fun.