“Faverolles” is always spelled with an “s” at the end, both in the singular and the plural. And the “s” is always silent. It is pronounced “Fa-ver-ol” in both the singular and the plural.
Faverolles chicks can be easily sexed around 3 weeks of age based on wing and feet feather coloration.
By 3 weeks old, Salmon Faverolles chicks can be sexed by their wing feather coloring. Females typically exhibit salmon or wheaten-based feathers, whereas males tend to have darker brown, almost black feathers on their wings.
Leg feather colors can also serve as a reliable indicator. Males often show dark feathers emerging, while females predominantly display lighter-colored feathers on their shanks.
Around 3 weeks old, male chicks typically begin to develop a more defined comb, a characteristic that applies to all other single comb breeds as well.
As Salmon Faverolles males mature, they develop distinctive coloring. They typically exhibit a black chest with dark mahogany accents on their wings and backs.
while females have a lighter salmon coloration overall.
The sexing tips provided on the website are based on our experiences with offspring from our specific bloodlines. Each bloodline carries its own unique genetics, leading to variations in traits and development rates. Therefore, we advise using our suggestions as general guidelines only.
