Faverolles Thread

[KMHunter]

Quote: I only handle mine when I need to check something out on them. Other than that we respect each others space.....unless I have treats! Then they are all underfoot!

 

[NewToFarming]

Yeah, I know - and I try not to handle the boys too often, I would hate to be the demise of a good roo! - Some people say handling them can make them less respectful, I don't know if it's true, but I try not to test the theory....

He'll get right under my feet, but if I have to reach out to do something - he dashes off

Oh I don't know about that! My Fav boys are the sweetest guys and expect their hugs everynight. They bow their little head down to get a bigger hug! They have never been disrespectful ever. I really love the Fav boys!

Here is a picture of Squiggy since it has been awhile. He is the head roo here and has been good to the girls and the chicks. I will have to get an updated picture of Lenny tomorrow. Lenny is 2nd in command here.

 

[n8ivetxn]

Perfect. I don't handle my males at all. I'd rather them be respectfully fearful of me, than to consider me an equal to be challenged later on.

Exactly!

I only handle mine when I need to check something out on them. Other than that we respect each others space.....unless I have treats! Then they are all underfoot!

Same here! Even if they just *think* I have a treat!

Today when I caught him for the pics, he actually pecked my hand for violating his personal space! Can't say I blame him, I broke the rule

 

[n8ivetxn]

Oh I don't know about that! My Fav boys are the sweetest guys and expect their hugs everynight. They bow their little head down to get a bigger hug! They have never been disrespectful ever. I really love the Fav boys!

Here is a picture of Squiggy since it has been awhile. He is the head roo here and has been good to the girls and the chicks. I will have to get an updated picture of Lenny tomorrow. Lenny is 2nd in command here.

There's always an exception to the rule! I hope he stays that way for ya

- I like the pic of him looking at the camera, his comb looks like the top of a Roman soldier's helmet!

 

[ashandvine]

This is practice so bear with me... but the cock above has a five point comb as far as I can tell, right? But the one posted before him had a broken or v point toward the back. Is that just a point taken off the three that are given to combs at shows?

 

[Snozzle]

I have been trying to treat my roos like I treat my dogs, I give them attention, but make sure that I let them know that I am the leader and set strict rules that are enforced every time. When one acts up I pick him up, hold and pet him until he calms down and gently set him back down, if he still acts up I repeat it. So far this has worked to me for all but one little D'uccle roo who would just go after anything in sight, but I have only had a hand full of roos in the past.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

This is practice so bear with me... but the cock above has a five point comb as far as I can tell, right? But the one posted before him had a broken or v point toward the back. Is that just a point taken off the three that are given to combs at shows?

No, he just has one small extra point at the back. 5 points is ideal, but one or two more or less is acceptable. An extra point on a comb, as far as showing goes, is 1/2 point deduction. When the whole bird is judged based on 100points, it's quite a minimal deduction.

 

[NewToFarming]

n8ivetxn - you are right! They do look like little Roman Soldiers looking straight on like that and I hope the Squigster will be a lover forever!

Lenny was out visiting the neighbors so I am posting some pics from about a month ago. He is a little more reserved than Squiggy but still lovable.




And here is sweet little Shirley!

 

[ashandvine]

I would like to post a few (or more) pics of the three chicks here for confirmation of sex if possible. I tried to keep these just wing shots.

They all seem to have salmon shoulders and dark primaries. Please, someone tell me they aren't all male.


Looking at these now I am not sure you are going to be able to tell anything. I will try again in another week or so when feathers are even more clear.

One of the group enjoying the grass. Its our first sunny day in a while.

 

[StarLover21]

Those are all 100% female