Salmon Faverolles

People own Salmon Faverolles for their silliness and their steady egg production. These bearded beauties are great docile birds that are very friendly. The breed originated in France and became the premier meat and egg laying breed at the Paris market in the late 1800s. The salmon color is the most prominent in Europe and where they are available in the U.S. Purpose: Ornamental Production: 180 Medium Light Brown Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Friendly, Calm, Quiet Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold Hardy But Not Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally Comb Type: Single Comb