Salmon Faverolle


Salmon Faverolle "The Fabulous Faverolles" by Peter F. Merlin This article is written with this small preface: The information that lays within is taken from many writings that go back as far as the mid 1800's. The Faverolles are a French breed, therefore of the Continental classification. Bred in the 1850s of composite blood from the Houdon, Brahma, Crêve-Cour, Dorking and common fowl of the area. The Faverolles were used as a utility breed known for their excellent table qualities and superior egg laying during winter months. Today they are regarded as a show fowl and are rare in the United States. They make excellent back yard fowl and have a genteel personality. The overall shape of the bird should be trapezoidal and the feathering rather fluffy. The beard and muff should be extreme with little to no wattle at all. The comb is single, and medium in size with five points and no serrations. This breed has five separate toes and skin and leg color are white. When considering weight on the Faverolles it is of the utmost importance to remember that the bird was originally known for its table qualities. Ideal weights are suggested in the American Poultry Association Standard for our American birds. Cocks: 8 lbs. Hens: 6 1/2 lbs. In the Salmon variety, the hen is a completely different color from the male. This is the only breed that has this color.If you have ever wanted a beautiful bird, with wonderful personality and challenge in the breeding pen, try some. They are well worth the effort and time. Our Birds "Louie" My salmon faverolle rooster. This photo portrays him the best. He is a beautiful bird and has won multiple times in his Continental class at almost all of the shows through the years. The shows range from Oregon all the way to Washington. "Marie" Louie's girlfriend, Marie. She is one of the most beautiful salmon faverolle hens I have seen in the area. Not able to beat Louie at the shows, she has ended up as reserve Continental at multiple shows. Her personality and season-round laying ability makes her a wonderful hen to have around.

"The Fabulous Faverolles"

by Peter F. Merlin

This article is written with this small preface: The information that lays within is taken from many writings that go back as far as the mid 1800's.

The Faverolles are a French breed, therefore of the Continental classification. Bred in the 1850s of composite blood from the Houdon, Brahma, Crêve-Cour, Dorking and common fowl of the area.

The Faverolles were used as a utility breed known for their excellent table qualities and superior egg laying during winter months. Today they are regarded as a show fowl and are rare in the United States. They make excellent back yard fowl and have a genteel personality.

The overall shape of the bird should be trapezoidal and the feathering rather fluffy. The beard and muff should be extreme with little to no wattle at all. The comb is single, and medium in size with five points and no serrations. This breed has five separate toes and skin and leg color are white.

When considering weight on the Faverolles it is of the utmost importance to remember that the bird was originally known for its table qualities. Ideal weights are suggested in the American Poultry Association Standard for our American birds. Cocks: 8 lbs. Hens: 6 1/2 lbs.

In the Salmon variety, the hen is a completely different color from the male. This is the only breed that has this color.If you have ever wanted a beautiful bird, with wonderful personality and challenge in the breeding pen, try some. They are well worth the effort and time.

Our Birds

"Louie"

Louie's girlfriend, Marie. She is one of the most beautiful salmon faverolle hens I have seen in the area. Not able to beat Louie at the shows, she has ended up as reserve Continental at multiple shows. Her personality and season-round laying ability makes her a wonderful hen to have around.