Faverolles Thread

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Quote: No, being non bearded is a breed DQ. It's not like Silkies how they have both recognized...

 

[chickendales]

Many of us think so, yes. We're working hard on a breed that needs conservation. If someone starts breeding for traits that are breed DQs, like being beardless, that goes directly against what we're all trying to do...

when i first say this hen i thought same thing but i kinda like the non beardeds i have take pic and post it later

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Quote: You can like what you like, and for a backyard layer, keep whatever you want, but IMO they shouldn't be used for breeding...OR, if her type otherwise is truly exceptional, use her, but know that you will be creating a problem with beards in your line...

 

[chickendales]

No, being non bearded is a breed DQ. It's not like Silkies how they have both recognized...i

i have try showing her at show this fall see what judges say

 

[sandiklaws]

i have try showing her at show this fall see what judges say

It will not give you much information unless the Judge really knows the breed well (some do not) and is not too busy to give you a good rundown on what they think of her, a comment card will only get you so far, and you may wind up with one that just has a DQ on it. Also many judges have not had a lot of opportunity to see a large number of Favs... and if you are talking about local shows and fairs it will be a complete waste of time IMHO.

When dealing with a breed that needs conservation, it is imperative that breeders work toward goals of preserving original breed type and function. A wise saying is that there is no "holding ground" where breeding poultry are concerned; you are always either improving or detracting. So as a breeder you have to ask yourself "Am I improving?" with each and every bird retained for parenting future generations. Sometimes that question can be a hard one to face, but unless more breeders work on the proper Fav traits and original functions of this breed, it is indeed going to be questionable as to whether or not it survives the next several decades.

 

[chickendales]

It will not give you much information unless the Judge really knows the breed well (some do not) and is not too busy to give you a good rundown on what they think of her, a comment card will only get you so far, and you may wind up with one that just has a DQ on it. Also many judges have not had a lot of opportunity to see a large number of Favs... and if you are talking about local shows and fairs it will be a complete waste of time IMHO.

When dealing with a breed that needs conservation, it is imperative that breeders work toward goals of preserving original breed type and function. A wise saying is that there is no "holding ground" where breeding poultry are concerned; you are always either improving or detracting. So as a breeder you have to ask yourself "Am I improving?" with each and every bird retained for parenting future generations. Sometimes that question can be a hard one to face, but unless more breeders work on the proper Fav traits and original functions of this breed, it is indeed going to be questionable as to whether or not it survives the next several decades.

what dose beard have any thing do with a egg\meat bird witch was it original purpose

 

[chickendales]

 

[Fancy Favie]

he really nice boy but im going have teach you take pic lol

Very funny he is a lil bit camera shy lol

 

[chickendales]

this one might be a brahma\fav

 

[Fancy Favie]

It will not give you much information unless the Judge really knows the breed well (some do not) and is not too busy to give you a good rundown on what they think of her, a comment card will only get you so far, and you may wind up with one that just has a DQ on it. Also many judges have not had a lot of opportunity to see a large number of Favs... and if you are talking about local shows and fairs it will be a complete waste of time IMHO.

When dealing with a breed that needs conservation, it is imperative that breeders work toward goals of preserving original breed type and function. A wise saying is that there is no "holding ground" where breeding poultry are concerned; you are always either improving or detracting. So as a breeder you have to ask yourself "Am I improving?" with each and every bird retained for parenting future generations. Sometimes that question can be a hard one to face, but unless more breeders work on the proper Fav traits and original functions of this breed, it is indeed going to be questionable as to whether or not it survives the next several decades.

This is all good information for me as a Newbie to the faverolle world Thank You