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Class and Type:
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Heavy soft feather available in large & bantam
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Description
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Characteristics:
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One of the great all-round chickens! A great layer & table-bird that is beautiful to look at & has a wonderful temperament. You would be hard-pressed to find a better chook for the backyard.
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Origins and History:
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Behavior:
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A gentle, docile, friendly chook that can be prone to bullying in a mixed flock.
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Rarity:
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Rare
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Egg Colour:
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Creamy to light brown tinted.
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Egg Productivity: (link to single table)
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Weights:
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Comb Type:
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Skin Colour:
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Brooding:
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Can be broody & is a good mother.
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Hardiness:
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They are cold hardy & robust but, due to foot feathering, require dry accommodation.
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Maturing:
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Early maturing.
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Standard:
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Main Uses:
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Developed as a dual purpose for eggs & meat, but also a great show-bird. Requires help in preserving the breed, particularly bantams. Great pet.
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Breed Clubs:
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The Australian Faverolles Club.
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