I have two Buff Oripingtons, three marans, one easter egger and one Rhode Island Red (Pet of mine). I am going to sell the Marans I think and get Orpingtons instead. No one in my area breeds them so I thought of giving it a go. I was going to separate the Buffs and others with a Buff Rooster...
I am trying to get Buff rooster and then a lavender rooster and 3 to 4 hens, not related to each other.
That is my goal anyway. I appreciate everyone's response to my question it's made me feel more at ease. I believe I found someone here in Florida that has lavender Orpingtons The only thing...
Thank you for the great news. I really like my Orpington hens. Introducing a rooster (Young one I hope) will be a challenge but it is good to hear they have a like temperament. Do they get along with other Roosters well also? I want to get a Buff Roo and a Lavender Roo and hens.
I appreciate the offer to help. I really wanted to get Lavenders in Florida if at all possible. Also wanted to know about the Rooster Temperament in the Lavender. My Orp hens are really sweet.
So glad to see this forum for Lavender Orpingtons. I have Buff and am trying to find Lavender hens and Rooster but it has been a work in progress. Florida just doesn't seem to have breeders that sell them unless they are day old or eggs. I was wondering if anyone knew if the Temperament is...