Faverolles Thread

[jsayles86]

Turns out that the SF I thought was a pullet has black feathers on her feet...is that a trait only found in males? If so, I've got two roosters.

 

[FVRM]

Turns out that the SF I thought was a pullet has black feathers on her feet...is that a trait only found in males? If so, I've got two roosters.

technically yes, but if you have a hatchery bird it might still be a pullet.

 

[ShockValue]

I have 4 hatchery birds and they all have black in them. Quite sure they're girls still though, despite the black.

One of them from a few weeks ago:



They're actually getting lighter the older they get, but I doubt they'll ever get to "pure breed show bird" quality (But don't tell them I said that )

 

[FVRM]

as long as they dont get too black.

 

[elizmartin]

sometimes looking at their combs and the look of their legs, comparing the tail sets (raised-girlish, down boyish) can give You a better idea also...

 

[jsayles86]

I finally got some photos of my two Salmon Faverolles. The first 4 are chick #1. The last 4 are chick #2. They are a little over 2 weeks old.







These next 4 are chick #2









Both males??

 

[elizmartin]

Turns out that the SF I thought was a pullet has black feathers on her feet...is that a trait only found in males? If so, I've got two roosters.

Based on the feather coloring it would be easy to assume males, but the upper one has a smaller comb and the tail head sets higher in the picture. also the leg feathers could be dark sheath covering lighter feathers???? The back feathering is still the lighter beige with dark……Let us see again in another week or so????? Thanks, eliz

 

[CoopDeDoo]

Here are some updated pics of my 2 ( they are 3 weeks and 5 days old)

Captain Obvious - no doubt about gender on this one

Please ignore the JG who insisted on photo bombing



This one is still undecided - either a dark pullet or slower growing cockerel - hard to tell but the dark feathering is more grey than black



Also - the lighting makes the comb look pinker than in real life - but.....I am worried that we have two wee men on our hands

 

[Jakk]

White


Whites


Salmons

 

[keesmom]

Here are some updated pics of my 2 ( they are 3 weeks and 5 days old)

Captain Obvious - no doubt about gender on this one

Please ignore the JG who insisted on photo bombing



This one is still undecided - either a dark pullet or slower growing cockerel - hard to tell but the dark feathering is more grey than black



Also - the lighting makes the comb look pinker than in real life - but.....I am worried that we have two wee men on our hands

Both are blue salmon cockerels.