There's a little bantam out there who looks like a dove, loves a Salmon Faverolle rooster, and has no idea who she really is. Neither does her owner. Reddit user Honey_Suckle_Nectar adopted this mystery bird from a farmer who was clearing out his flock, and now she's stuck with a charming identity crisis. We've all been there, maybe not with a chicken, but with that one thrift-store lamp or rescue dog that defies all labels. The difference is, this bird has a boyfriend, and he's a Salmon Faverolle. That's a rooster with serious feather game, so we're guessing she's doing just fine in the romance department.
Not knowing her breed is part of the fun. You've got a bantam that looks like a dove, which is already a pretty excellent description for a chicken. Dove-like suggests a soft, compact shape, maybe a rose comb, and the kind of gentle expression that makes you want to name her something like "Pigeon" just to confuse the neighbors. The practical truth is, breed purity matters a lot less than personality. If she's friendly, healthy, and happily paired with a Salmon Faverolle boyfriend, she's winning at chicken life. You don't need a pedigree to appreciate a bird that brings you joy and keeps the rooster occupied.
If a reader came to us with the same question, "What kind of bantam is this?", we'd say start with the obvious. Look at her comb, her leg color, and her feather pattern. Compare her to photos of Rosecomb bantams, Old English Game bantams, or even a Sebright. But we'd also say: don't stress. The farmer who gave her up didn't know either, and she's clearly thriving. The real mystery isn't her breed, it's why someone would get rid of a flock that includes a bird this charming. We'd bet the Salmon Faverolle is grateful. He's got a girlfriend who looks like a dove and doesn't care about labels. That's a relationship goal.
So here's what we'd tell Honey_Suckle_Nectar directly: enjoy the mystery. Call her a "Dove-bantam," invent a backstory, and let her be the star of your coop. The Salmon Faverolle already knows she's special. You don't need an answer from a breed chart to know you've got something egg-citing.