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Farm Poultry 



FAVEKOLLE 



This is a class of cross-bred fowls, not being 

 a distinct breed, but serving a useful purpose as 

 meat producers. It has supplanted the Houdan 

 and other French breeds in some parts of France, 



Fig. 14. Faverolle cock (one-eighth size). 



where the production of good- sized young birds 

 for the Paris market is the chief aim. 



The Faverolles were produced by crossing the 

 following breeds: Cochin, Brahma, Dorking, and 

 Houdan. They are bearded and sometimes have 

 a crest, frequently have five toes, and show white 

 skin and light- colored shanks. The shanks are 



