“If I could give the chick 100 stars I would, but sadly we’ve experienced some bad luck with our own Salmon Faverolles. We ordered 16 different chicks and while all arrived alive, the Faverolles did seem to be a bit off. Visually fine, eating and drinking along with everyone else but with much less enthusiasm. She also slept or rested around the brooder plate much more often than her adoptive siblings. I never observed any bullying (and even have a baby cam in the brooder room) and also saw she looked and felt ver clean/ normal after passing so I believe it was just a case of failure to thrive. All other chicks are doing well so far. (Shipped 5/20, Arrived 5/22/24)
I did more research on the breed and found that SF chicks do tend to be more fragile so that is something to consider / be prepared for if you are set on this breed.
She was very cute while she was with us though, and last night when I last saw her and said goodnight to everyone she was so fluffy and yellow. When I found she had left us early this AM, I found she had grown faintly speckled wing feathers overnight. I’m sure she would have been absolutely beautiful. I’m sorry for the bad news.
We named her Sweet Briar and buried her this morning.”
We are so sorry to hear that you lost your Salmon Faverolles baby! Some chicks will recover faster and better than others after their journey to their new homes. We know you are providing excellent care to your brood and offer, for other customers who may be reading this and need a bit of help, that we have a few tips in the My Pet Chicken Frequently Asked Questions section on the website which seem to often help the little ones recover when they first arrive, How do I help a chick that isn't eating or drinking? Of course, it anyone ever has questions or concerns about their flock, at any age, they are encouraged and welcome to reach out to our Flock Care Specialists as we are here to help!
“Really great experience. Customer care called the day of shipping and answered any questions. Chicks came healthy and were packaged well - I was pleasantly surprised that they arrived with a heating block to protect from chilling. Pro tip is to sign up for the USPS updates. I was able to see where they were in travel and pick up immediately after being scanned into our local post office - before the call notification. And for the Faverolles, all are displaying the girl white feathers so far. Very happy - thank you!”
“We received a couple of salmon faverolles a couple of years ago. One passed from the heat…it gets to 120 in the summer. They are curious & beautiful. The one I have left is one of my favorites she is very curious and talkative. She doesn’t really like to be held for long, but she loves to be around me & I call her my hairdresser because she likes to play with my long hair. She is a little scrappy and uses her full force with her beak when she wants something and most of the time gets a finger or thumb when I feed her treats. Her daughters are the same way, so maybe it is a breed thing… they all seem curious and scrappy, lol! They are probably the prettiest chickens we have. Such a pretty breed!”
We couldn't agree more that salmon faverolles are a strikingly pretty breed. We're thrilled that you find them to be the prettiest chickens you have. It's heartwarming to hear about your own experience with salmon faverolles. We're sorry to hear about the one that passed away due to the extreme heat. These curious and beautiful birds certainly bring so much joy. It's delightful to hear that the one you have left has become one of your favorites with her curious and talkative nature. The special bond you have with her, from playing with your long hair to her scrappy behavior, truly shows the unique personalities that these chickens possess.
“All chicks arrived in great condition and are now thriving. Shipping was amazing. Received the next day. First time with this breed but we are happy with them.”
Your loyalty as a customer means a lot to us, and we are grateful for your continued trust and support. If there is anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to let us know. Thank you again for choosing us as your trusted source for baby chicks. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
“Wanted to send a follow up to my review in July our chickens are beautiful ladies now sweet as can be and very active my husband calls them circus chickens because they run up when you call them and carry on a whole conversation with you thank you so much ordered a few more ladies and a gentleman thanks again”
Hello Nadine! Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review our Salmon faverolles chicks. We are so happy to hear that your babies are doing well and bringing you so much joy! Our salmon faverolles is one of my personal favorites as they truly are just the sweetest!
“I’m sorry to say, one of eight arrived dead, then the other seven died within two days. We tried a chick warmer, electrolyte drops, liquefied food, syringe feeding, privacy, peace and quiet, vent cleaning. I think they were simply too small. About a tablespoon size each. Next time we will order more mature ones. They were very cute with puffy little cheeks and were clean. Just too tiny to make it. Probably no one’s fault other than a poor idea to order them during the winter.”
Hello Jessica, Our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your baby chicks. In an effort to support you our team will be reaching out to you via email shortly to discuss possible options.
