About the Club
The first Faverolles club is credited to the breeders and leaders who started the Faverolle Fanciers of America.
The Faverolles of USA club was founded after the previous club unfortunately folded due to low member numbers and interest in the breed. A few breeders began raising Faverolles in larger numbers and decided to rebuild the club to promote and preserve this striking breed.
Member Benefits
As a member, you’ll get access to 3 newsletters, vote in elections and have your voice heard in all club meetings.
You'll also have access to all exclusive club content on the Faverolles of America club website including educational articles and videos about poultry husbandry, breeding Faverolles to improve type/color, or updates from breeders on their programs/how they raise their Faverolles.
Meet Our Club Officers!
Joshua Flees
President
Roberta Kick
Vice President
Andrew Pashley
Treasurer
Sherry White
Secretary
Breed History
The Faverolles chicken originated in the village of Faverolles in the Eure-et-Loire region of France, southwest of Paris. The breed was developed through crosses of several breeds, including Houdan, Brahma, French Rennes, Flemish Cuckoo, Malines, and Dorking, with selective breeding focused on production traits. Faverolles became well known in Paris markets for their high-quality carcasses and winter hardiness, which allowed hens to continue laying during colder months.
Although early Faverolles varied in appearance, a consistent breed type was established by 1886. By the early 1900s, it was regarded as one of the finest French chicken breeds. The breed was introduced to England in 1894 and to the United States in 1901–1902 by Dr. A. H. Phelps of Glens Falls, New York, where it quickly gained popularity.
Faverolles exist in several color varieties, but only Salmon and White are recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA). The White variety was refined around 1905, while the Salmon variety remains the most widely recognized and is unique to the breed. Salmon males resemble a light Golden Duckwing, while females display a pale Wheaten coloration. Currently, some breeders are working on color projects to create new varieties of Faverolles such as Mahogony, Ermine, and others.
The APA recognized Faverolles as a standard breed in two varieties: Salmon in 1914 and White in 1981.
Faverolles are known for their calm, docile temperament and friendly, inquisitive nature. With regular handling, both males and females can become quite tame. They generally coexist well with other poultry, though their chicks are somewhat timid and should not be housed with more aggressive breeds