Description
This breed is happy-go-lucky chicken with a talkative personality and a curious demeanor, this chicken will enjoy spending much of its time chasing you around the barnyard in hopes of receiving treats!
Lifespan – 5 to 7 years
Weight – 6.5 to 8 pounds
Appearance – Fluffy salmon-colored feathers
Egg Production – About 200 eggs per year
Egg Color – Light brown
Good for Beginners? – Yes
Minimum Habitat Size – 3 square feet per bird in coop – 10 square feet per bird outside
This breed first originated in a small village in France named Faverolles – hence the nomenclature. It has a unique genetic composition that is unclear to historians but is believed to be comprised of French Rennes, Malines, Dorking, Flemish cuckoo, Brahma, and Houdan.
They are one of the best chicken breeds to consider if you are raising chicken as pets. They are cuddly and docile and remarkably easy to train. They are also quite vocal, which is something to be aware of if you are trying to raise a flock of chickens in the city or near close by neighbors.
Because Salmon Faverolles are so gentle and unassuming, it’s not recommended that you keep them in a flock of aggressive chickens. They tend to be right at the bottom of the pecking order and are easily bullied by more aggressive hens.
Faverolles of all kinds are prized because they tend to mature more quickly than birds of other breeds. In fact, once they start their egg laying process, they will produce for quite some time, laying all through the winter months, in fact.
Salmon Faverolles produce up to 200 light-brown or tinted eggs each year. These are medium-sized, with each hen usually producing about four eggs each week.
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