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I just got some orloffs a little over a week ago, they are chipmunk colored.

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Originally Posted by kahlua 

I just got some orloffs a little over a week ago, they are chipmunk colored.

 

What a cutie!  But, are you sure it is a Orloff?  I am new to Orloffs, but none of my chicks are that color.  They are yellow with a brown stripe on their head and back. 

Sure hope so - they were all I ordered so I can't be mixing them up!

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Originally Posted by kahlua 

Sure hope so - they were all I ordered so I can't be mixing them up!

I just looked around online, and it seems like there is a lot of color varition (depending on the strain) with the chicks.  Most photos were yellow, but there were some pictures of stripy chicks like yours :)

Does anyone know if there is any difference in the coloration of the birds as adults?

They are such cuties!  I love this breed... my rooster is one of my most gentle birds.  Where did you order from?  I will try to upload the photos that I think are my Orloff chicks to get some suggestions.

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Originally Posted by kahlua 

I just got some orloffs a little over a week ago, they are chipmunk colored.

 

Thanks - I can't wait to see them grow up!! There is some color variation but most chicks look like the one pictured.

One is lighter and a few are in between...here is the lighter guy. He has more yellow but still has the chipmunk stripe.

I ordered from Ideal. I think I lucked out, I only had to wait 2 or 3 weeks, but they are now sold out for a year!!
I ordered 12 pullets and 3 cockerels.  Two of the chicks didn't make it, but I don't know which sex they were.  The lighter one pictured is feathering in soo much slower than the rest, I don't know if Orloffs can be feather sexed or not but it makes me worry that the 2 chicks I lost were cockerels.  We'll see...I wish I'd thought to ask them to band the boys, but I didn't realize they didn't do it automatically.  Now I will just be wondering for at least a few months...
 

Hello Everyone! I have wanted Orloffs for the longest time, but cannot find any anywhere near me! Does anyone know of someone with them in Maine? I am sending in a order for some from Sandhill anyway, because I dont want to wait yet another year! It would be great to have some from a couple different bloodlines though so if anyone has any and happens to be in Maine, or passing through let me know!

I am really enjoying the pictures of all of your birds, they are all so beautiful! Thank You!

Sarplaninec has a trio for sale in NY. Orloffs can be a challenge to find, but they are out there. PM me if sarplaninec has sold his trio.

here is a thread you may be interested in then

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/359979/sandhill-preservation-center-breeds#post_5266926

you could also try to get in touch with Tinstar Heritage Farm.