*Buff Orpington Thread!* - Page 3

whoa! Brave boy you got there!
Is he a giant among his kind, or all all BO roosters that big?
I have an australorp roo to go with my buff hens, and he is not that big.

There are hatchery Buff Orpingtons then there are those that breed true to the American Standard of Perfection. We breed Standard bred Buff Orpingtons. We have several in our area that also raise these. Lots of fun at the shows!

Beautiful birds indeed!!

  Oh my goodness, that Buff took my breath away!  I can't imagine what it would be like to see one in person!!!

Are there any breeders in Iowa that you know?

I sent you a PM with an Iowa breeders contact information. Hope it helps. There are several breeders in Indiana. We will have a limited amount of hatching eggs soon. They will be placed on ebay.

Instead of the comb on mine. I watch the tails. The ladies have a bustle and the boys a tail.

Why do I love Buff Orpington's?  I don't think there is any sweeter bird out there.  They love to be held, cuddled, talked to, and carried around.  They are very social with humans.  They adore children.  They come when you call them.  They are silly, funny, adorable and sweet.  They are great egg layers, even in winter.  Ours have not begun to lay yet. 

Newly hatched...Jasmine, Lilly, Daisy and Dixie...



Buff Orpingtons are so sweet!...




We love them so much! ❤



Although they can give a good stink eye now and then...


They can also pose so pretty among the flowers


All the while, these special Buff Orps are loved on and cuddled constantly...


At six weeks, we lost our sweet precious Lily to a predator.  I miss her so much. 


Our remaining three continue to grow and spread joy in our lives.






So here is a picture of the most loved chickens in the world.....


Our Henny Penny's are 12 weeks old and our journey of pure joy continues. ✿◠‿◠

This is my 15 week old Buff Orpington "Zia". 


I was wondering if it was a breed standard that her tail feathers have developed these black markings on them almost like freckles.
I have noticed in some of the pictures that other BO have this also. Does this mean anything or does it count against them if you want to show them?

i ordered 25 BO hens and 3 BO Roos total of 28 from meyer hatchery and they gave me 2 extra so im happy now with my first 30 BO chicks ^_^ i was mad though they were shipped on monday and are just now getting here today i was scared i was going to lose them from dying of lack of food and water
MY GOLDEN BEAUTYS!! WOOHOOO!!!

Love all your birds, but I have a question. I jave some hatchery buffs born on march 15th how much should both hens and cockerels weigh at this point?