Brown Egg Layers
Medium light brown eggs, 4 to 5 lb at maturity, and a docile, friendly, calm, quiet temperament.
Breed specifications
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.
Fun fact: A showstopper for the backyard.
Common questions
About 180 medium light brown eggs per year.
Salmon Faverolles weigh 4 to 5 lb at maturity.
Docile, Friendly, Calm, Quiet.
From Hoover's Hatchery
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