Fayoumi Chickens

Fayoumi Chicken

Breed Club Secretary

Rare Poultry Society
Richard Billson
Alexandra Cottage, 8 St Thomas's Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire,
LE8 OEG
UK

History

Originally an Ancient breed from the Egyptian City of Fayoum bred for egg production. They are hardy very precocious in early maturing,excellent flying and escape capacity, scream like a banshee when captured and often seem to have more in commaon with guineas than chicken. They are technically a pencilled breed not barred coming in gold or silver. Introduced into the UK in 1984 by the Domestic Fowl Trust.

Characteristics

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Breed Tips

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Purpose

Egg layer

Classification

Light / Rare

Origin

Egypt

Egg Color

White cream

Egg Numbers

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