Faverolles Thread

[pasofinofarm]

Chickie'sMoma :

Henry and Pasofino, i didn't splint the chick's toe last night and today i just noticed that it is walking perfectly fine on it. it doesn't even show the bend like it did yesterday. i'm thinking that since he was fairly fresh out of the incubator yesterday morning that he wasn't very steady on his feet and still learning how to walk. should i still keep it separated later and not breed it?

Sometimes chicks do lay funny in the egg and come out with this or that tweaked. If it winds up normal 5 toes 4 down one up and all in the right positions then no problem. I personally really value good feet... they have to hold up the whole bird. This is also important and often overlooked in many types of livestock... cows, horses, etc... It's easy to see the cuteness and overlook functionality but ultimately every thing should be functional first.

There is an old saying in livestock breeding and raising... "First build the barn, then paint it." Which translates have a good typy body and all parts in working order before you worry about things like color. Too many times we see it go the other way, I have people come out here to buy a horse because they want a blood bay or a palomino. I love to look at horse and cow pictures in black and white before I go see the animal... helps me get an idea conformation... Whoops... rambling here...sorry...​

 

[hcammack]

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Sometimes chicks do lay funny in the egg and come out with this or that tweaked. If it winds up normal 5 toes 4 down one up and all in the right positions then no problem. I personally really value good feet... they have to hold up the whole bird. This is also important and often overlooked in many types of livestock... cows, horses, etc... It's easy to see the cuteness and overlook functionality but ultimately every thing should be functional first.

There is an old saying in livestock breeding and raising... "First build the barn, then paint it." Which translates have a good typy body and all parts in working order before you worry about things like color. Too many times we see it go the other way, I have people come out here to buy a horse because they want a blood bay or a palomino. I love to look at horse and cow pictures in black and white before I go see the animal... helps me get an idea conformation... Whoops... rambling here...sorry...

Its fine thats actually helpful to think about. Black and white would be very useful to see conformation in poultry also.

Henry

 

[Ispahan]

Aside from the fact that I have completely fallen for faverolles, this is truly a GREAT thread in every way. Lots of beautiful pictures and lots of food for thought...

What could be better than that? Thank you to everyone for all of the great posts the past couple of days!

 

[EweSheep]

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

I have been asked by hcammack to post these pic's, but I don't have eggs at the moment. when i do I will post it. I do really love these birds.

the ladies like the boys tails

 

[pasofinofarm]

Hey I still have a couple of his girlfriends over here,

Did you get those from me last year or somewhere else? I sure could use a roo, buckcreek...

... shucks, at least send me some eggs!

Seriously, keep me in mind when you are ready.

Melissa

 

[hcammack]

Glad you posted them good mahoganies are hard to come by.

Hmm wonder if they are from melissa's that would be cool.

Melissa the eggs from you are on lockdown this morning 11 looking good so far.

Henry

 

[henney penny]

I`ve been reading up on them I just love this breed,can you tell me what the egg production is like with them and are they big eggHow do they do in confinement as its gets cold here in the winter time and sometimes have to stay in the coop for a day or two.Do they ever go broody?Any on hand info would be helpful in my decission.How do they get along with the others?

 

[SunAngel]

I recently saw a pic of a Salmon Faverolle rooster and I am in love

I have 2 LF Salmon Faverolle girls and I am wondering if someone can tell me how the LF roos are personality wise? Are they shy or will he take good care of his girls when they are free ranging? Will he stand up to another roo or cower?

I have a Splash Ameraucana roo right now and I really like him, but I think I have too many girls for him to cover, 30. So I am considering adding another roo into the coop, not sure how well that will work though. Even if I get chicks now, it will be mid-late Summer before he would be added to the coop anyway. I am considering getting a couple to grow out and see how I like them and was wondering if they have a good rep.

I know every chicken is different, but was hoping for a general idea and some personal experiences.

Thanks for any help

 

[thechickonthehill]

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I have found my two hens to be good steady producers - even in the winter. They lay a medium sized egg. My hens have been laying 4 eggs/week (each) during this yucky, cold, snowy weather we've been having. They do fine in confinement. Mine haven't been able to go out and roam the yard all week and are getting along fine. I don't know about the broody part as my hens are only eight months old so I haven't had them long enough to tell.