Faverolles - do they get sick easily?

[KlinoClucks]

Hey there chicken lovers!
I have been keeping chickens for quite a few years now, and I have noticed that for some weird reason unknown to me my Faverolles are ALWAYS getting sick! No matter how high I try and boost their immunity and help them get over whatever they have whenever they are sick, they always just get sick again. I have three flocks - one mixed Isa Brown one for eggs, one pure bred Light Sussex one for breeding, and then of course the Faverolles for the purpose of breeding too.
For some reason, they always get sick. Either leg mites, red mites, feather loss, respiratory diseases and more. I keep their coop clean and they are free ranged. Also, they get a good dose ACV in their water, plus lots of herbs to help boost their immunity. Pretty much exactly like all my other flocks are getting, but they are still constantly sick. The eggs that I have hatched from them usually ended up with half of the chicks crippled, blind or sickly, while the other breeds were fine.
I was wondering whether Faverolles are just a breed that get sick easily and need special care? They are such beautiful birds and by far gentler than the other flocks I've had. Just wanted to know what you all think.
Thanks!

 

[wamtazlady]

I love Faverolles. Never had any trouble with their health.

 

[sharpequeen]

could it be where you got them from > maybe bad breeding ? idk

 

[SurferchickinSB]

Hey there chicken lovers!
I have been keeping chickens for quite a few years now, and I have noticed that for some weird reason unknown to me my Faverolles are ALWAYS getting sick! No matter how high I try and boost their immunity and help them get over whatever they have whenever they are sick, they always just get sick again. I have three flocks - one mixed Isa Brown one for eggs, one pure bred Light Sussex one for breeding, and then of course the Faverolles for the purpose of breeding too.
For some reason, they always get sick. Either leg mites, red mites, feather loss, respiratory diseases and more. I keep their coop clean and they are free ranged. Also, they get a good dose ACV in their water, plus lots of herbs to help boost their immunity. Pretty much exactly like all my other flocks are getting, but they are still constantly sick. The eggs that I have hatched from them usually ended up with half of the chicks crippled, blind or sickly, while the other breeds were fine.
I was wondering whether Faverolles are just a breed that get sick easily and need special care? They are such beautiful birds and by far gentler than the other flocks I've had. Just wanted to know what you all think.
Thanks!

It just might be the batch that you have. I have a lot of different breeds of chickens and some just are healthier than others, but I don’t think it is due to the breed as much as the breeding.

 

[KlinoClucks]

Thanks so much everyone!!!

 

[PaperRain]

I know some will do a ACV soak by soaking their legs for a bit too. They might also like a bit of diatomaceous earth when they dirt bath, too. But not too much!

 

[Chickassan]

No, mine have never been sick.
The biggest health issue here is broody hens getting lice on their tush.
The oldest ones are 3 and youngest just turned a year so decent age gaps in them.
You sure they get sick? They tend to be a little more snorty sneezy due to how much foreign material ends up in their nostrils when they eat,drink,dustbathe....exsist lol.