In a matter of moments, these friendly French ladies will soar into your hearts. Early sexing clues in these beauties is an added blessing. Salmon Faverolle chicks sexing accuracy can often be confirmed visually in just 2-4 weeks of age, saving families the heartbreak of bonding for months before confirming gender. At just 2-4 weeks old, most roosters already display darker black-and-white wings, while females show lighter, multi-toned wings with salmon brown, black, and white. This makes Salmon Faverolles an excellent breed choice for families who love the look odd look of a Silkie but want a full-sized layer, a hardier winter breed, and quicker sexing clarity.
Feather Colors:
Hens are breathtaking with snowy white breasts, fluffy pale faces, and backs washed in a honeyed salmon hue with delicate white lacing. Roosters, on the other hand, are truly magnificent—strutting a virtual rainbow of iridescent black, bronze, and pale straw highlights across their backs, wings, hackles, and saddles. Their distinctive feathered feet, soft beards, muffs, and even five toes give them a wonderfully odd look that makes them standouts in any flock.
Egg Gifting:
These delightful ladies gift 3–4 large pink-tinted brown eggs per week. Their egg size and frequency make them not only ornamental but also productive contributors to your backyard.
Personality:
Faverolles love life as much as they love the friends and family they share it with. They are famously gentle, affectionate, and social—always ready for cuddles, following children and adults alike around the yard. These pleasure-loving ladies know how to enjoy the little things, from chasing a wiggly worm to indulging in a dust bath. Known as natural “emotional support hens,” they brighten your days with their sweetness and quirky antics.History:
Salmon Faverolles originated in Northern France in the village of Faverolles during the 1860s. While their exact creation remains uncertain, they likely descend from a mix of Houdans, Cochins, Brahmas, French Rennes, Flemish Cuckoo, Malines, and Dorking. At the time, Houdans were the favorite Parisian market bird but struggled with the rise of cage confinement. Farmers sought a gentler breed that thrived both in confinement and in fields, and the Faverolles fit the role perfectly.Imported into the UK in 1894, breeders refined the standard, and by the early 1900s, Dr. Phelps of Glen Falls, New York introduced them to the United States. Today, a mature hen weighs around 6.5 pounds of pure joy—a breed treasured for utility, beauty, and heartwarming personality.
Sexing Method:
Vent sexing as a day-old is the most common method for standard sized breeds. Accuracy averages around 85–90%, which means there’s always a small chance of “surprise roosters.” The industry standard is to sell “female chicks” or pullets; even though 10–15% end up being accidental boys. Since many communities have ordinances against keeping roosters, we decide to be different!
While hatcheries and feedstores stop at the industry standard, we go further because we care. If your “female coverage” chick grows into a rooster, we will give that boy a free home and provide a store credit for the original purchase price with healthy return of the rooster. This way, your family is not left with the hardship of a city ordinance issue. For families who want zero risk of rooster surprises an heartbreak, we also offer DNA sexing services. DNA is the only truly accurate method, but is a bigger investment, costing about 3x more than a female-covered chick. The choice is yours. We’re here to make sure your flock is the perfect fit for your family.
Unlike many ornamental breeds, Salmon Faverolles offer the gift of clues for earlier sexing confirmation. Males feather in darker and bolder, while females remain light and softly patterned. By 3–5 weeks, families can reliably identify gender with above-average accuracy, making them a top choice for those wanting clarity and peace of mind early on.
Chick: Salmon Faverolles
Scheduling – Order Pick-Up Commitment
Standard Pick-Up Times
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Book a Special accommodation appointment
Placing an order is your commitment to pick up your order based as described below:
Available Now Orders
Chickens (already hatched): Must be picked up within 6 days of purchase. Pick-up during standard times or by booking a special accommodation appointment.
Puppies & Kittens: “Go home” dates will be listed at purchase. You may also book an earlier pick-up appointment if available.
Feed & Supplies: Must be picked up within 1 year of purchase. Pick up at your convenience during standard pick-up times or book a special accommodation appointment.
Pre-Orders
A pre-order indicates the estimated month your animals will be ready for pick-up.
Once notified your order is ready, you must pick up within 6 days of notification (any time during the month it becomes available).
Notifications are sent via text to the number provided at checkout.
👉 At checkout, please verify that your phone number is accurate and that it can receive text messages.
DNA-Sexed Orders
DNA-sexed chicks must be picked up within 6 days of notification.
We are unable to extend free boarding.
If not picked up within 6 days, the order will be forfeited.
The DNA testing fee deposit is non-refundable, but store credit (minus the testing fee per bird) will be issued.
Order Abandonment
Placing an order is a commitment to being available for pick-up within the stated timeframe.
Refunds are not provided. Instead, store credit is issued for a future order.
Store credit is valid for up to 3 years from the date issued (per Colorado law).
Disclosure Statement (Colorado Law Compliance)
By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
No Refund Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not available for abandoned, forfeited, or canceled orders. Store credit may be issued as described above.
Store Credit Validity: Store credit is valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issuance, after which it may be considered abandoned property under Colorado law.
Customer Responsibility: Customers are responsible for timely pick-up within the stated windows (including the 1-year deadline for feed & supplies) and for providing accurate contact information. Please confirm at checkout that your phone number is correct and able to receive text messages.
Health & Welfare: Once animals or supplies are picked up, the customer assumes all responsibility for their current and future health and care.