Planning on getting my first standard Salmon Faverolles this spring. I read that the roo's are less likely to be aggressive than some other breeds so I'm going to try a roo too. My husband is worried about the noise (I'd suppose I am too), so we'll see how it goes. The order goes in tomorrow!
HI, my first LF Salmons came from Ideal and later a female from Cackle. This was maybe 5-6 years? ago. *At that time*, the colors were fairly true, no smudges on the girls and my boy was built like a tank and a *real sweetheart*.I picked up 2 girls from the co-op this year ( think Privit) and they both were almost appy with spots).
Yes, the roosters are goina crow but the Favs i have are not nearly as loud as many of the others i have/had. At night don't always know why, but often they signal when they hear something, I have had Buckeye,Favarolle,Ancona,Barnevelder,Speckled Sussex,DeAnver,Wyndotte,Silkie,Old English,Orpington,Barred Rock,Ameraucana,EE, & a few mixes and only the 2 EE ive had were the nasty unprovoked attack roo's. A couple of times a few have flown at me but it was apparent that they were protecting their girls when i was going for them and ignored me the rest of the time.
I cannot speak of show quality regarding Catalpa/Pontious birds, but Gail and Norman have always been friendly to deal with, wrap well and have had decent hatches.
Best of Luck, eliz
