Buyer question
Are Faverolles poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Faverolles poultry 5 out of 5 for beginners (gentle family hen).
Source: the Faverolles poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Faverolles poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Faverolles come from the village of Faverolles in France and were bred for meat and winter eggs. They have beards, muffs, feathered feet and five toes, and are gentle, curious birds that are popular with families.
- Best fit
- Families, pet flocks
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Cold hardy)
What to weigh
Faverolles are gentle and can be bullied by pushier breeds. Their feathered feet collect mud and can hide mites.