Faverolles

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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.

At a glance

Purpose

Eggs and meat

Origin

Faverolles, France

Adult weight

Hens 6.5 lb, roosters 8 lb

Lifespan

7–9 years

Eggs

About 150–180 tinted eggs a year

Best fit

Families, pet flocks

Species

Poultry

The tradeoffs, honestly

Faverolles are gentle and can be bullied by pushier breeds. Their feathered feet collect mud and can hide mites.

Common questions

Are Faverolles good with kids?

Yes. They are gentle, curious and easy to handle.

What health checks should chicks or pullets have?

Ask whether chicks were vaccinated for Marek's disease at hatch and whether the flock is NPIP-certified, which covers pullorum-typhoid and usually avian influenza. Look for clear eyes, clean vents and quiet breathing, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.

What colors come in Faverolles?

Salmon is the best known in the US. White, black and blue exist too.

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Health tests to ask for

NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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