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Orpington-521

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Pros: Easy Gentle Loveable Producer Sweet

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The sole survivor of a raccoon attack and is the oldest in my flock. Extremely loyal girl. She is the "QUEEN" in the coop and they listen to her a lot. Loves following me around but I have a few that do that. Of course I have a bowl with me 75% of the time. That means picking up eggs or giving food :)

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Orpington-521
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This breed developed at the end of the nineteenth century by a englishman called William Cook from the Village of Orpington. Involved in its creation were,among others,Croad Langshans, Minorcas, Langshans and Plymoth Rocks. Notably, Langshans set its stamp on this new breed, the first Orpingtons still looking very much like Langshans.

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Breed Colors/VarietiesBlack,Buff,White,Blue-Laced,Birchen,Sliver Black Laced,barred,red,porcelian,Chocolate,Lemon Cuckoo
Breed SizeLarge Fowl
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Breed Details:

Qualities; The Orpington has many enthusiasts and is a familiar bird at almost every show. They are freindly chickens that are very soon "trained to the hand" when taken good care of. Appearance; Orpingtons are very big, weigh between 3 and 4kg and even look larger becuase of their full plumage. Utility; Orpingtons can be expected to lay around 200 large eggs in a good laying year. And because of their size they make very good meat birds. My Own Experience; Orpingtons are my favourite breed of chicken! I love them. They are gentle giants to your garden. Thanks for reading :-)

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