FAYOUMI
LARGE FOWL
Origin: Egypt Classification: Light: Rare Egg colour: White or cream |
Fayoumi Male
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The Fayoumi is an ancient Egyptian breed from the district of Fayoum and has been selectively bred for egg production. They are hardy, very early maturing, strong fliers and vocal when handled. The Fayoumi is not genetically a barred breed but a pencilled breed. All chicks are born brown whether of the silver or gold variety. The plumage pattern is similar to that of the Brakel. They were introduced into the UK in 1984.
General characteristics: male
Carriage: Alert, graceful, very active, rather upright.
Type: Body wedge-shaped, of moderate length and good depth, back moderately long, rather broad at shoulders narrowing towards tail. Breast moderately full and nicely rounded. Wings of moderate length carried well above lower thigh. Saddle full and flowing. Tail abundant, fairly large, well spread and carried high, but not squirrel.
Head: Medium size, rather broad. Beak medium length, strong and slightly curved. Eyes large, full and bright. Comb single, of medium size and evenly serrated. Face smooth and fine, free from wrinkles and folds. Earlobes elongated oval, smooth and fine. Wattles of medium length, well rounded.
Neck: Moderately long, gracefully arched. Hackle abundant, flowing down over back and shoulders.
Legs and feet: Thighs short and strong. Shanks medium length, round, free from feathers. Toes four, of medium length and well spread.
Female
The female has a smaller, upright comb and, allowing for natural sexual differences, the general characteristics are similar to the male.
BANTAM
Fayoumi bantams should follow exactly the standard for large fowl.
General characteristics: male
Carriage: Alert, graceful, very active, rather upright.
Type: Body wedge-shaped, of moderate length and good depth, back moderately long, rather broad at shoulders narrowing towards tail. Breast moderately full and nicely rounded. Wings of moderate length carried well above lower thigh. Saddle full and flowing. Tail abundant, fairly large, well spread and carried high, but not squirrel.
Head: Medium size, rather broad. Beak medium length, strong and slightly curved. Eyes large, full and bright. Comb single, of medium size and evenly serrated. Face smooth and fine, free from wrinkles and folds. Earlobes elongated oval, smooth and fine. Wattles of medium length, well rounded.
Neck: Moderately long, gracefully arched. Hackle abundant, flowing down over back and shoulders.
Legs and feet: Thighs short and strong. Shanks medium length, round, free from feathers. Toes four, of medium length and well spread.
Female
The female has a smaller, upright comb and, allowing for natural sexual differences, the general characteristics are similar to the male.
BANTAM
Fayoumi bantams should follow exactly the standard for large fowl.
Please contact the breed registrar for more information - [email protected]
