Faverolle Chickens

Faverolle History

Faverolles originate from the village of Faverolles in Northern France and were created from a mix of several different breeds of hen, Dorking, Brahma, Crvecoeur, Houdan, Coucou de Rennes and possibly the Cochin! The first true description of the breed came in 1893 and the salmon variation appeared later in 1895. They were bred specifically for meat production but they also produce a good number of eggs so are true dual-purpose birds. They have a broad, square body with small wings, a single upright comb, short neck, a striking beard and muffling. The head is broad and round and the eyes are reddish bay. The pinkish legs are sparsely feathered with the feathering concentrated on the outer toe. They have five toes, the fifth one points upwards.

Faverolle Behaviour

They are quiet, friendly, gentle birds that can actually become very affectionate towards their keepers and are an ideal breed for children. They are alert, active birds and the hens make very good broodies and mothers. The hens will actually lay prolifically over winter. Chicks grow quickly and develop fast on high quality food and will forage happily from an early age. They thrive in a run and are not good fliers so the fencing doesn\'t have to be very high. They are able to cope with damp grass better than chickens with more heavily feathered legs and feet but do suffer badly from Scaly Leg mite which causes terrible irritation to the birds. They require high quality feed to maximise meat production. The cocks can weigh in at around 11lb which makes them very good table birds. The small comb and thick feathering make them ideal for cold conditions. Like many other large breeds of hen, they are prone to being bullied by other hens if kept together with other varieties. They live for around 5-7 years.

Faverolle Varieties

The breed actually comes in three different types - the original French Faverolles, The German Faverolles and The British type with the following colours - Black, blue (laced), buff, cuckoo, ermine, salmon, white.

Faverolle Status

Rare

Faverolle Pictures

An orange and white chicken with a collar around its ankle inside a pet run

A white and brown chicken in a garden behind netting

Matilda, our 5 month old faverolle pullet

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Friendly, easy chickens. - Susan, 10 April 2023

These chickens enjoy hanging out with you, will seek you out to talk and peck your feet. A slightly aggressive rooster will leave you alone if you cuddle it for a while, doing chores with it under one arm.

My best friends - Carl, 10 August 2014

I have two Faverolle's Mavis Salmon and Mable blue laced and I have to say I love them loads. I get 6 eggs a week from both and they love a cuddle. They get on great with my two Cochins Madge and Maisie. They do great in all weathers and love a nice snack. Mavis loved to sit on my shoulder! The two slight issues with them, Mavis goes broody every 5 weeks since spring without fail so no eggs and lots of battles to get her out for food and they can be loud when they do their 'just laid an egg song or see me coming' only had them a year but would always have this breed.

Adorable! - Ollie, 16 May 2014

I had a pair of Salmon Faverolles Bantams until a few days ago, where they (and the rest of my flock) met a foxy end. They were by far the friendliest of the group, and would crowd around my legs when it was food time. They had the most adorable muffling imaginable, and they were practically the perfect chicken. It would have been nice if they laid a little more (thought they did very well between them), but I didn't mind to much, as the other chickens managed to compensate for that. The one went broody, without fail, almost perpetually in the spring and summer times, but I never did get to rear any chicks with her, although I could tell she was going to be a perfect mother. The most friendly chickens imaginable, if a little silly (their antics were very funny to watch).

All Round Chickens - Steve, 20 May 2013

We have kept/bred Faverolles (Slamon) for many years, they are hardy reliable egg layers and meat birds. Their added advantage is that you can sex chicks very early due to the dark markings on the cock birds wings

Salmon Faverolle - Maureen, 22 June 2012

I have one cockeral and four girls. They are so addictive, just love them.

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