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Egyptian Fayoumi chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Egyptian Fayoumi chickens.

Egyptian Fayoumi chicken facts

Category: Hobby & eggs
Origin:
Egypt
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Low for 2-3 years, then moderate-high
Meat production: Poor
Cold tolerance: Poor
Heat tolerance:
Good-exceptional
Predator evasion:  Exceptional
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Low
Temperament: Flighty, active
Aggression toward flock members:
Moderate
Noise level: High

Egyptian Fayoumi chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Egyptian Fayoumi hens, cockerels and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Egyptian Fayoumi chickens. You may need to zoom in to see all 10 hatcheries.

Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.