We have had 2 Buff Orpingtons in our flock, and both were just the same. They could be bossy at times, I think it was because they were often broody. We don't heat or light our coop so the girls don't lay much during winter. But when summer comes, I do want the payback of all that feed. My Orpingtons were the most disappointing layers I have had. 3-4 eggs a week at best, often 2/week only in the summer, and that was in between the stretches of 3 weeks or so that they would go broody.
They do deal with the Minnesota cold very well. No frostbite on combs, often sleeping outside.
Very friendly, enjoy being held, never peck.
They do deal with the Minnesota cold very well. No frostbite on combs, often sleeping outside.
Very friendly, enjoy being held, never peck.
