Quick facts on the Faverolles

 

Faverolles are a french, large sized, friendly birds, that were developed in the 1860s in north-central France, in the vicinity of the villages of Houdan  and Faverolles.

  • Weight : Hen: 6.5 lbs  / rooster :8 lbs
  • Eggs: Can lay up to 200, brown to pink, medium / large eggs per year
  • Hardiness: Very cold hardy

 

  • Behavior: Calm docile and friendly
  • Type: Dual purpose
  • Broody: sometimes
  • Good city chicken