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When considering weight on the Faverolles it is of the utmost importance to remember that the bird was originally known
for its table qualities. Density and mass of the bird are what should be looked at. They are not tall birds, like Rocks, but
at the same time they are not short and close to the ground. The breadth of the chest and legs is where the mass comes in.
Ideal weights are suggested in the American Poultry Association Standard for our American birds. Cocks: 8 lbs. Hens: 6 1/2
lbs. Cockerels: 7 lbs. Pullets: 5 1/2 lbs. The Standards of other countries call for more or less within a pound. But, it
is stated in several writings from the early 1900's that bigger usually means a cost in the quality and type of the bird.
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| A Salmon Faverolles cockerel by Kris Kraeuter |
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Other varieties of the Faverolles are limited to white in the United States. All of the aforementioned type descriptions
would apply to this breed regardless of variety. In Europe other colors do exist and Blacks and Buff are being worked on in
this country. They come in Large Fowl and Bantam form. 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.
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little to no wattle at all. Fullness of beard is desired over length, with the beard covering the ear lobe. Face, comb, and
earlobe should be red. Eye color red bay. 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. Light feathering should appear on the outside of the leg and
outer toes. There is a slight break between the feathers of the body and leg. The leg feathering of the Cochin is not what
is desired. Type should always be given preference over color, not only in the show pen, but in the breeding pen as well.
