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Faverolles 



usually feathered unless the Dorking blood pre- 

 dominates, in which case they are frequently bare. 

 For early-rearing and quick -growing chickens that 

 produce tender and juicy flesh, the Faverolles 

 are highly prized where they are best known. It 



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Fig. 15. Faverolle hen (one-sixth size)., 



is undoubtedly true that the flesh of the mature 

 birds is somewhat coarse and undesirable. While 

 these fowls may become a well-established breed 

 and may be highly prized for the fine quality of 

 their meat, it is doubtful if they ever become 

 popular in America as farm fowls. 



