Derperella, the (weird) Faverolles, & Friends

[Nambroth]

Because of birds like Derp and Phoebe, Faverolles have made their way on my list of Chickens I wish to have when I'm able to have some. My must have breeds are Rhode Island Reds (because of my mom's childhood hen, Bitty), Faverolles, and D'Uccles. There are a few other breeds I'd like to own too, but those three have my interest the most.

Just be aware that Faverolles are not always good in mixed flocks! Some Favs are fine, as people will tell you, but most are meek and easily pushed around. Check out the Faverolles thread. I wish I had known that before I got into chickens. Derp and Coho are pushed around badly, I regularly take them aside for some extra care and separate feeding.

 

[canesisters]

Why is Phoebe speckled? I though that they were (generally) red/brown and cream colored.

Going out this Sat to get my very first chicks (

) and wondering if faverolles come in different colors???

 

[blueberrychickens]

Fav's do come in many different colors. I just picked up eggs from a local breeder & he has black, white,blue, splash, salmon, & is working on some lavanders too. LF & bantams. Such a fun little chicken! Good luck with your chickies, I can't wait for mine to hatch!!! 2 more weeks!

 

[Texokie1]

Just be aware that Faverolles are not always good in mixed flocks! Some Favs are fine, as people will tell you, but most are meek and easily pushed around. Check out the Faverolles thread. I wish I had known that before I got into chickens. Derp and Coho are pushed around badly, I regularly take them aside for some extra care and separate feeding.

Yeah...I am finding this is true with Pearl, my 6-week old fav. I did not order any favs, but ended up getting one as a substitute for a failed hatch of cochins from the hatchery. All the others (except for my other substitute, a buckeye) are fairly large...and Pearl tends to separate herself from all the others, or come over to hang out with me when free-ranging. She's an absolute sweetheart (the easiest to catch, handle, etc.) but I feel bad for the way she doesn't integrate with the others. (Reminds me of a gray appendix horse I used to work with...he was the only gray in a sea of bays and sorrels...and they ran him out of the herd every chance they got.) All my other chicks are darker colored, so I wonder if that has something to do with (she just stands out)? I'm also afraid she'll be the first to get snatched by a hawk due to her lighter feathers. Pic of her with my son at Easter...he LOVES her...

 

[Lobzi]

Just be aware that Faverolles are not always good in mixed flocks! Some Favs are fine, as people will tell you, but most are meek and easily pushed around. Check out the Faverolles thread. I wish I had known that before I got into chickens. Derp and Coho are pushed around badly, I regularly take them aside for some extra care and separate feeding.

I second that. I have three Faverolles, one pure hen and a roo and hen that are mixes. They are intimidated by the others but manage. I had a beautiful full Faverolle Blue Salmon roo who died Im sure due to the stress he experienced by being chased from the flock by another rooster I have. I will continue to have Faverolles because I love their look so much but sometimes I wish I only had a flock of Faverolles rather than a mix. for their sakes.

 

[Fluffballs]

Why is Phoebe speckled? I though that they were (generally) red/brown and cream colored.

Going out this Sat to get my very first chicks (

) and wondering if faverolles come in different colors???

How exciting! Congratulations!

 

[jfaith51]

I had the sweetest trio of LF Salmon Faverolles. The rooster was such a gentleman and took excellent care of his hens. But I had to find them a new home because my Ameraucana roosters were such bullies. Every time I would let the flock out to free range the Faverolle rooster would head down the driveway with his hens as if to say "I'm out of here! These guys don't play nice." I didn't have space to separate the two breeds so I had to get rid of my Faverolles. That was just my experience. Maybe if I had had a more docile breed in with them they could have lived together.

 

[Aeropennchick]

I bought my faverolle pair along with a blue orp pullet chick a few weeks ago. They are like a flock within a flock. I have two feeders and waterers out, and my roo's job seems to be, keep his two girls out of everyone else's way, and sneak everyone over to the food when it's not guarded. They are about two months old, and I'm encouraged whenever I see a lone hen from the pre-existing flock sitting with or eating with the new guys.

Maybe the orpington will start sticking up for her buddies when she's a little bigger? That would be pretty cute!

 

[NovaAman]

YUP! I have a solid white faverolle hen. She is lovely.

 

[NewToFarming]

I think the whites are so pretty!