Faverolles Thread

[elizmartin]

Huh, I was expecting different answers! They're historically broody aren't they? Perhaps I'll search out the lines and do some more digging
Thanks all!

M

Hi there, Please share when You do find some…As with most things as people breed some traits specifically to any breed often becomes bred out. This isn't on purpose but just happens by the choices made at the time….more often in the quest of colors…..Time of year, stress, availability and type of food, crowding, nesting opportunities, etc. etc. can also affect if a hen choses to become broody.

 

[FVRM]

haha don't forget this is a heavy breed and they don't go broody too often. But yeah there are exceptions, just depends on the hen. Oh and hatchery hens may have another breed in their bloodline to make them lay more often. I saw some photos of hatchery faverolles chicks and they look so much leaner than mine, mine would look like mini tanks next to them.

 

[hcammack]

One of my non hatchery hens has gone broody and hatched chicks but aside from her only one bantam went broody on me.

 

[mame1616]

None of my Faverolles has ever gone broody, even when I wanted them to!

 

[NewToFarming]

None of my Faverolles has ever gone broody, even when I wanted them to!

Mary! You need to get a silkie or two to hatch for you! I just wanted to let you know that you will hopefully be a grandma in about a week. I have some of Leon's eggs under a broody silkie here to hatch for Joel. I am hoping all goes well but that little silkie Mom has been holding tight and is a well seasoned Momma!

 

[sandiklaws]

None of my Faverolles has ever gone broody, even when I wanted them to!

Mary if you want a good bantam Cochin broody or two just let me know.

 

[mame1616]

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Aw! I'm so happy that he has such a great home! They sent me some pictures of him - he really seems to love it there! Tell Joel I said hi!

 

[mame1616]

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I'm done hatching for the year! My room is so dusty right now that I think I'll never be able to clean it all! And I still have several weeks to go before I can put them outside!

 

[csling]

I hear ya mame1616! Just when I though I'd finally gotten the last of the chicks I wanted this year, I was given 3 more rocks and 2 ducklings!!! Ahhh... Thank goodness the Ameraucanas are ready to move outside this week! that's one more brooder I can take down! 3 more to go....

 

[NewToFarming]

Aw! I'm so happy that he has such a great home! They sent me some pictures of him - he really seems to love it there! Tell Joel I said hi!

He could not have gone to a better home! He is doing great there! I will post baby pics in the next week or so!