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| Francin Fowl |
Name: Named after the famed "Frankenstein's
monster" for their mixed lineage. Name is modeled
after Africa's Francolin (a grouse-like fowl).
monster" for their mixed lineage. Name is modeled
after Africa's Francolin (a grouse-like fowl).
Origin: These are the sterile hybrid of Guinea Fowl x
Domestic Chickens (Numida Meleagris x gallus
gallus). No native origin.
Domestic Chickens (Numida Meleagris x gallus
gallus). No native origin.
Uses: Used as a meat bird. Generally kept as
barnyard pets, just as a collector oddity. Can be
used as company for guinea fowl or chickens that
you do not want to breed. Can also be used for odd
plumage combinations.
barnyard pets, just as a collector oddity. Can be
used as company for guinea fowl or chickens that
you do not want to breed. Can also be used for odd
plumage combinations.
Varieties: Endless variety combinations. Best plumage is achieved with a red or orange rooster with
various colored guinea hens. White roosters to pearl guineas produce white Francin Fowl. Most Francin
Fowl hens have a banded/barred plumage that fades at the neck and breast. Generally the body is black
and brown with coloration around the neck (gold/red/silver/etc.)
various colored guinea hens. White roosters to pearl guineas produce white Francin Fowl. Most Francin
Fowl hens have a banded/barred plumage that fades at the neck and breast. Generally the body is black
and brown with coloration around the neck (gold/red/silver/etc.)
Terms: Males are known as stags and females are known as dollies. These are not known as hens
because as a species they are sterile and reproduce. The tiny flap at the corner of the mouth is known as
a wattle. Hair-like feathers on the neck are bristles. Hatchlings and immature birds are called chiets
(cheats).
because as a species they are sterile and reproduce. The tiny flap at the corner of the mouth is known as
a wattle. Hair-like feathers on the neck are bristles. Hatchlings and immature birds are called chiets
(cheats).
Behavior: Francin Fowl take-on behavior from both parental species. They are more wild-tempered than
chickens but not quite as skittish as guineas. They do not enjoy being handled as much as chickens
either. They are a generally quiet bird but when attacked or frightened they let out a surprisingly loud alarm
squawk. Francin fowl have a tendency to get along better with chickens in a flock as they do not
understand the guinea fowl's hierarchal chasing behavior.
chickens but not quite as skittish as guineas. They do not enjoy being handled as much as chickens
either. They are a generally quiet bird but when attacked or frightened they let out a surprisingly loud alarm
squawk. Francin fowl have a tendency to get along better with chickens in a flock as they do not
understand the guinea fowl's hierarchal chasing behavior.
Breeding: Ideal production is achieved with Ameraucana roosters x Guinea Fowl hens. Francin Fowl do
not reproduce on their own at this point. Tennessee State University is working on trying to produce fertile
hybrids for alternative meat production purposes.
not reproduce on their own at this point. Tennessee State University is working on trying to produce fertile
hybrids for alternative meat production purposes.
Keeping: Very easy to keep as they do not reproduce or need special requirements. House them as you
would bantam chickens: allowing dust bathing, perches and areas that they can get away from other birds
if they are being tormented. They will range with chickens in a yard flock and act as lookouts.
would bantam chickens: allowing dust bathing, perches and areas that they can get away from other birds
if they are being tormented. They will range with chickens in a yard flock and act as lookouts.
