Lavender Orpingtons 12 weeks

[Happy Hill Farmstead]

Hi, I have two lavender orpington chicks that we hatched out. These are the first lavender orpingtons that we have ever had; are they males or females or one of each? Sorry the pictures aren't great; they are not as friendly as our buff and splash orpingtons. One is bigger than the other and definitely the boss, but neither have a marked large comb or wattles. Thanks for the insight!

 

[Tookie]

Both are pullets!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Both pullets!

 

[house1917]

Pullets with pretty good feather quality for lavenders as well!

 

[Happy Hill Farmstead]

Yay! Thanks!

 

[Happy Hill Farmstead]

Is it normal for lavender orpingtons to not be as friendly? We handled these a lot and they are still skittish.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Is it normal for lavender orpingtons to not be as friendly? We handled these a lot and they are still skittish.

Friendly has nothing to do with breed or color, it's an individual trait. Give them some time and maybe they'll warm up to you

 

[PimsGarden]

Hi, I have two lavender orpington chicks that we hatched out. These are the first lavender orpingtons that we have ever had; are they males or females or one of each? Sorry the pictures aren't great; they are not as friendly as our buff and splash orpingtons. One is bigger than the other and definitely the boss, but neither have a marked large comb or wattles. Thanks for the insight!

Really nice looking birds! The feathers are great, congrats!

 

[Happy Hill Farmstead]

Thank you

 

[Ryguy3684]

Is it normal for lavender orpingtons to not be as friendly? We handled these a lot and they are still skittish.

Orpingtons, overall, are a friendly breed, but individual personalities vary. At that age it's normal for a pullet to get a little stand offish. Mine always return to their sweet disposition once they start laying.