Is this true about Buffs Orpingtons?

[urbanchicks76]

I have a friend that is getting chickens this weekend and a local poultry farm told her not to get BO because they have weak stomachs and can die easily from eating things like basil. I am fairly new to chickens and I know there are some things all chickens should not eat but have never heard that BO don't handle some foods well. We have 2 BO and absolutely love them.
Sounded strange to me so I had to ask you guys.

 

[WingingIt]

Mine have eaten everything the others eat, which is anything we throw to them and anything that can't outrun them

with no problems whatsoever. So I say no, it's not true. Not for us, anyway.

 

[gryeyes]

Buff whats, particularly? Orpingtons, or buff colored ANYthings?

Guess it doesn't really matter, 'cause it sounds like hooey to me.

 

[urbanchicks76]

sorry Buff Orpingtons. Sounds like maybe this place wants to get rid of the other breeds too me.

 

[Chris09]

Buff What? Buff is just a color not a breed in chickens..
Buff Orpingtons,
Buff Wyandottes,
Buff Rocks,
Buff Leghorns,
Buff Old English Game Bantams, etc.


Chris

 

[Braclin]

I have Buff Orpingtons and they eat what they want. And as far as basil i dont know but how many people have it growing in their runs or yards? Sounds like hooey!

 

[fwschrom]

I think that theory is bunk. I don't know about basil.

My BO's eat what the rest of mine eat and no problems.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I'd find somehwere else to buy the chickens if they don't know any more than that about them.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

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I have basil growing all over my yard and all around the run. All my girls (including 2 BOs) occasionally nip at at without ill effects. But you are right, sounds like hooey to me.

 

[bufforp89]

Thats silly.....about 70% of my chickens are buff orps and they are the hardiest breed I have...