Faverolles Thread

[ashandvine]

Blue Salmon?? I own that I am new to this breed but love the color blue... anyone have pictures?? Is this a heritage color?

 

[pasofinofarm]

As far as I know the APA does not allow Blue Salmon to be shown... I'll get you a few pics when it stops raining

I'm sure Peter or some other knowledgeable show person can chime in on that.

 

[bird-brain]

Hi guys I have SEVERAL questions if anyone has time to read this epistle LOL...my oldest flock of SF's (LF) are roughly 23 weeks old now. I don't have an exact hatch date the breeder said they were 2 weeks when I picked them up. I am wondering if since they won't hit maturity until the winter months if I should expect eggs before spring. The second flock will hit maturity in late February. Would it be typical for them to start laying when the weather warms in mid March?

I got my original flock from a breeder and they were ill from day one. (which btw, referencing the situation with Paso, I would have been over the moon and would have happily paid for shipping or gas if my breeder have offered to refund or replace my chicks.) Anyway, of the original flock of 5, only 2 were hens I had seen a post from Meyer Hatchery that said they were working hard to improve their SF's. I don't breed so I decided to give them a try as it was late and everyone was out of LF pretty much.

First thing I will say is that our feed stores carry SF's from some of the other hatcheries and the Meyer birds are a little better looking. Of the four SF's I ordered two are white breasted and one will end up being a pretty good looking hen. The other two are typical hatchery birds down to some wierd toes and one is dark bodied with a whitish head (strange bird).

Now, the birds from the breeder took MUCH longer to feather up than the hatchery chicks. My breeder birds were 12-14 weeks before they were fully feathered. These hatchery chicks were feathered up at about five weeks. They went to the coop at 7 weeks because their activity level was so high that they constantly dumped feed and water (I have a large brooder and when I tried to hang feed/water, they tried roosting on it and omg just a mess all the time!). We did some test run introductions and all went well. They have been with the first flock for almost 2 weeks and all is well. I am curious as to if the hatcheries do something to cause faster maturing or if the others being ill with brochitis delayed their maturing? There was such a huge diference in how quickly it occured in the hatchery set. The hatchery birds are also much larger than the others were at this age.

And lastly, Two of my roos survived. I worked very hard to heal these chicks and am lothe to cull one. Both are 23 weeks old and are crowing. They live in perfect harmony with the older hens, younger hens and one 22 week old silkie roo (who was supposed to be a hen) that is also crowing his head off. How much longer can I expect the love to continue with these three boys?

 

[chickendales]

As far as I know the APA does not allow Blue Salmon to be shown... I'll get you a few pics when it stops raining

I'm sure Peter or some other knowledgeable show person can chime in on that.

they can be shown as aov

 

[pasofinofarm]

Hi guys I have SEVERAL questions if anyone has time to read this epistle LOL...my oldest flock of SF's (LF) are roughly 23 weeks old now. I don't have an exact hatch date the breeder said they were 2 weeks when I picked them up. I am wondering if since they won't hit maturity until the winter months if I should expect eggs before spring. The second flock will hit maturity in late February. Would it be typical for them to start laying when the weather warms in mid March?

I got my original flock from a breeder and they were ill from day one. (which btw, referencing the situation with Paso, I would have been over the moon and would have happily paid for shipping or gas if my breeder have offered to refund or replace my chicks.) Anyway, of the original flock of 5, only 2 were hens I had seen a post from Meyer Hatchery that said they were working hard to improve their SF's. I don't breed so I decided to give them a try as it was late and everyone was out of LF pretty much.

First thing I will say is that our feed stores carry SF's from some of the other hatcheries and the Meyer birds are a little better looking. Of the four SF's I ordered two are white breasted and one will end up being a pretty good looking hen. The other two are typical hatchery birds down to some wierd toes and one is dark bodied with a whitish head (strange bird).

Now, the birds from the breeder took MUCH longer to feather up than the hatchery chicks. My breeder birds were 12-14 weeks before they were fully feathered. These hatchery chicks were feathered up at about five weeks. They went to the coop at 7 weeks because their activity level was so high that they constantly dumped feed and water (I have a large brooder and when I tried to hang feed/water, they tried roosting on it and omg just a mess all the time!). We did some test run introductions and all went well. They have been with the first flock for almost 2 weeks and all is well. I am curious as to if the hatcheries do something to cause faster maturing or if the others being ill with brochitis delayed their maturing? There was such a huge diference in how quickly it occured in the hatchery set. The hatchery birds are also much larger than the others were at this age.

And lastly, Two of my roos survived. I worked very hard to heal these chicks and am lothe to cull one. Both are 23 weeks old and are crowing. They live in perfect harmony with the older hens, younger hens and one 22 week old silkie roo (who was supposed to be a hen) that is also crowing his head off. How much longer can I expect the love to continue with these three boys?

The SF tend to be a rather slow maturing bird... Especially in regards to feathering, more than gain. The roos colors seem to appear scrambled right up until they hit gorgeous.

 

[Snozzle]

Ok so stupid question, would charcoal from a charcoal briquette be the right thing? If I mixed a little of that into a comfrey salve?

Sorry I didn't get to answer that sooner, I was out of town. I think only activated charcoal works, but you can get it pretty cheap in any petshop or you can get the food grade powdered form at health food stores. I usually have capsules and I just open those and use the powder from them.

 

[wingless]

Hi pasofinofarm - you may not remember me, but in 2010 I was searching for some nice, non-hatchery Faverolles, and Henry recommended that I contact you for hatching eggs. I had no experience incubating eggs, and none of the ones you sent me hatched (my fault, I'm certain), but you very graciously told me that everyone deserves a second chance, and sent me a second batch for free (I paid for shipping). Many thanks for your kindness, and for so generously sharing your beautiful birds with the rest of us. I would recommend you and your birds to anyone.

 

[elizmartin]

Hi guys I have SEVERAL questions if anyone has time to read this epistle LOL...my oldest flock of SF's (LF) are roughly 23 weeks old now. I don't have an exact hatch date the breeder said they were 2 weeks when I picked them up. I am wondering if since they won't hit maturity until the winter months if I should expect eggs before spring. The second flock will hit maturity in late February. Would it be typical for them to start laying when the weather warms in mid March?

I got my original flock from a breeder and they were ill from day one. (which btw, referencing the situation with Paso, I would have been over the moon and would have happily paid for shipping or gas if my breeder have offered to refund or replace my chicks.) Anyway, of the original flock of 5, only 2 were hens I had seen a post from Meyer Hatchery that said they were working hard to improve their SF's. I don't breed so I decided to give them a try as it was late and everyone was out of LF pretty much.

First thing I will say is that our feed stores carry SF's from some of the other hatcheries and the Meyer birds are a little better looking. Of the four SF's I ordered two are white breasted and one will end up being a pretty good looking hen. The other two are typical hatchery birds down to some wierd toes and one is dark bodied with a whitish head (strange bird).

Now, the birds from the breeder took MUCH longer to feather up than the hatchery chicks. My breeder birds were 12-14 weeks before they were fully feathered. These hatchery chicks were feathered up at about five weeks. They went to the coop at 7 weeks because their activity level was so high that they constantly dumped feed and water (I have a large brooder and when I tried to hang feed/water, they tried roosting on it and omg just a mess all the time!). We did some test run introductions and all went well. They have been with the first flock for almost 2 weeks and all is well. I am curious as to if the hatcheries do something to cause faster maturing or if the others being ill with brochitis delayed their maturing? There was such a huge diference in how quickly it occured in the hatchery set. The hatchery birds are also much larger than the others were at this age.

And lastly, Two of my roos survived. I worked very hard to heal these chicks and am lothe to cull one. Both are 23 weeks old and are crowing. They live in perfect harmony with the older hens, younger hens and one 22 week old silkie roo (who was supposed to be a hen) that is also crowing his head off. How much longer can I expect the love to continue with these three boys?

I wouldn't worry about the boys, mine eat and wander together all the time. 2 is a good number....I have 3 and 2 others together in another area....plus some other breeds......eliz

 

[elizmartin]

HI!

Yes, still around... but very busy with milking the cows and goats and helping with the grandkids And I've still got that pesky day job (don't get me wrong, I love my job )

The chickens are really coming along great. I'm glad to hear that you still have that hen ... I have a few old girls that have hit the 6 year mark and are still laying pretty good. I do love this breed and still consider it worth preserving.

My girls just went full out molt too... It looks like a pillow fight out there!

Hi, good to see You visiting.....I still have one hen from eggs a year or two ago and thanks to Mia (Poulard) have 2 beautiful boys (one black and one blue Salmon) and 4 pullets, 2 blue, 1 splash and 1 black LF Salmon) from Your flock.....They are great. Funny about the pillow fight, my back area looks the same way...VBG.....eliz/Arlington, Wa.

 

[n8ivetxn]

Hi guys I have SEVERAL questions if anyone has time to read this epistle LOL...my oldest flock of SF's (LF) are roughly 23 weeks old now. I don't have an exact hatch date the breeder said they were 2 weeks when I picked them up. I am wondering if since they won't hit maturity until the winter months if I should expect eggs before spring. The second flock will hit maturity in late February. Would it be typical for them to start laying when the weather warms in mid March?

I got my original flock from a breeder and they were ill from day one. (which btw, referencing the situation with Paso, I would have been over the moon and would have happily paid for shipping or gas if my breeder have offered to refund or replace my chicks.) Anyway, of the original flock of 5, only 2 were hens I had seen a post from Meyer Hatchery that said they were working hard to improve their SF's. I don't breed so I decided to give them a try as it was late and everyone was out of LF pretty much.

First thing I will say is that our feed stores carry SF's from some of the other hatcheries and the Meyer birds are a little better looking. Of the four SF's I ordered two are white breasted and one will end up being a pretty good looking hen. The other two are typical hatchery birds down to some wierd toes and one is dark bodied with a whitish head (strange bird).

Now, the birds from the breeder took MUCH longer to feather up than the hatchery chicks. My breeder birds were 12-14 weeks before they were fully feathered. These hatchery chicks were feathered up at about five weeks. They went to the coop at 7 weeks because their activity level was so high that they constantly dumped feed and water (I have a large brooder and when I tried to hang feed/water, they tried roosting on it and omg just a mess all the time!). We did some test run introductions and all went well. They have been with the first flock for almost 2 weeks and all is well. I am curious as to if the hatcheries do something to cause faster maturing or if the others being ill with brochitis delayed their maturing? There was such a huge diference in how quickly it occured in the hatchery set. The hatchery birds are also much larger than the others were at this age.

And lastly, Two of my roos survived. I worked very hard to heal these chicks and am lothe to cull one. Both are 23 weeks old and are crowing. They live in perfect harmony with the older hens, younger hens and one 22 week old silkie roo (who was supposed to be a hen) that is also crowing his head off. How much longer can I expect the love to continue with these three boys?

"Epistle"

.... Uh, what elizmartin said - I have 2 roos the same age as yours, they have figured out who's the boss and the subordinate and voila! Harmony!

I'm sorry you had to deal with sick chicks... I think the slow development is just typical SF.... one of my boys has always lagged behind the others something terrible! As a chick he was huge and covered with yellow fuzz

I didn't think he'd ever get feathers! Even now, his tail feathers are sparse!