Salmon faverolle chicks/sexing

[The Five O]

My second batch of chicks had two salmon faverolles. They were not a huge fan of being held but they enjoyed being near me. I honestly didn’t hold them all that often, but they have grown to be very friendly with me and enjoy being held. Both are hens now and are honestly not the brightest of chickens. They also sound a lot different than my other hens! Here is a photo of one of my chicks with her baby wing feathers just coming in View attachment 3814488

Thats awesome haha very cute can’t wait to see if I have females or not . I will keep you posted for sure

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

That’s awesome. Do you happen to have any pictures of them as babies? I know we are so excited that we were able to get some. They sold out within the first hour that they came in!! Also how were they as young chicks? Were they a little bit skittish? Did you have to hold them often so that they got used to you?

I do think they are more of a skittish breed. You have to kind of announce your presence before putting your hand down or they freak out, more than most I noticed. But I had 2 that would jump into my hand when I would put it down, one female and one male. When I go out to the coop they all come running when they hear me and several jump right up to my shoulder
I just love them! It’s hard to clean the coop though because they just jump up on me or are right under my feet following me. They do sound different than other chickens and I love it!

 

[The Five O]

I do think they are more of a skittish breed. You have to kind of announce your presence before putting your hand down or they freak out, more than most I noticed. But I had 2 that would jump into my hand when I would put it down, one female and one male. When I go out to the coop they all come running when they hear me and several jump right up to my shoulder
I just love them! It’s hard to clean the coop though because they just jump up on me or are right under my feet following me. They do sound different than other chickens and I love it!

Awesome love the pictures ! They really are beautiful chickens . I heard from another person that they are very oblivious to their surrounds when they free roam so have to watch them . But I love how they are so chill and sit on your shoulder haha

 

[The Five O]

Here is an updated picture of the Faverolles ! About a week old . I know we don’t know the sex yet but want to do weekly pictures .

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

Here is an updated picture of the Faverolles ! About a week old . I know we don’t know the sex yet but want to do weekly pictures .

So cute!!

 

[The Five O]

So cute!!

Thank you ! I feel like the 2 with the longer and more full wing feathers are females . Their wings are much larger than the other 2!

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

Thank you ! I feel like the 2 with the longer and more full wing feathers are females . Their wings are much larger than the other 2!

Hopefully! 2 more weeks and you should know!

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Here is an updated picture of the Faverolles ! About a week old . I know we don’t know the sex yet but want to do weekly pictures .

The chick in the second photo I would keep an eye on but the other three look like pullets!

 

[The Five O]

The chick in the second photo I would keep an eye on but the other three look like pullets!

Thank you !! I hope so ! What makes you think possibly a Roo with that one ? Shorter wing feathers ??

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Thank you !! I hope so ! What makes you think possibly a Roo with that one ? Shorter wing feathers ??

The wing color is pretty dark so time will tell when it grows in its wing feathers further if they too, are very dark.