Faverolles
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
Faverolles have five toes instead of the usual four — a genetic trait shared with only a handful of breeds including the Dorking, Silkie, and Houdan. The extra 'dewclaw' toe serves no function but is a firm breed standard requirement.
A gentle, fluffy French farmyard breed from the village of Faverolles in the Eure-et-Loir, developed in the 1860s for the Parisian market. Faverolles are instantly recognisable by their muffled beard, feathered feet, and fifth toe — unusual traits resulting from their Dorking, Houdan, and Asian Cochin heritage. Salmon Faverolles hens display a beautiful salmon-buff plumage with white-and-wheat hackle, while cocks are dramatically multi-coloured. Calm and friendly, they are beloved as family birds.
🏷️ Race
Salmon Faverolles
💭 Tempérament
Gentle, docile, friendly, calm, good with children
📏 Taille
Large (3.2-4.1 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
5-7 years
🎨 Couleurs
Hens: creamy salmon with white hackle; Cocks: black, mahogany, and straw
🌍 Origine
France — Faverolles, Eure-et-Loir; developed 1860s
🏠 Habitat
Tolerates confinement well; also excellent free-range
🍽️ Alimentation
Layer pellets; moderate forager — calm temperament suits enclosed runs
🎯 Usage
Dual Purpose
🥚 Couleur des œufs
Tinted
👑 Type de crête
Single
🏅 Classe EE
Large Fowl