I own purebred Faverolles purchased as eggs through the mail from a reputable breeder in Texas. They were a bit pricey, but well worth it.
They are still growing to their full size at 23 weeks, and are already much bigger than my other hens. As a general rule, I have noticed that they lay a smaller egg than my production birds, but they do tend to lay almost daily (which can be unusual in dual purpose breeds). These hens are very docile, and do not mind being carried about as I do my chores around the yard.
I would warn those who purchase this breed to be ready to provide alternative housing away from other breeds. This is an extremely docile breed of bird, and like mine, may not even stand up for themselves enough to make sure they get food and water. The other birds recognize it, and even putting out multiple feeders can be too little to compensate for their timidness.
They are still growing to their full size at 23 weeks, and are already much bigger than my other hens. As a general rule, I have noticed that they lay a smaller egg than my production birds, but they do tend to lay almost daily (which can be unusual in dual purpose breeds). These hens are very docile, and do not mind being carried about as I do my chores around the yard.
I would warn those who purchase this breed to be ready to provide alternative housing away from other breeds. This is an extremely docile breed of bird, and like mine, may not even stand up for themselves enough to make sure they get food and water. The other birds recognize it, and even putting out multiple feeders can be too little to compensate for their timidness.