Russian Orloffs

[newtnn]

Looks like you have a couple with out beard/muff. Are they being picked on by the others?

The Lakenvelder and Hamburg I had before I got these ones have been a bit snippy to the new girls. Nothing too bad though, just establishing the pecking order.
I appreciate the input! I'm very glad someone(s) that has/have experience with the breed is around to give advice.

I think this picture is a closer one of the one in front, comb development is basically nonexistent so far.

 

[Spangled]

The "Splash Orloff" shows white plumage with spots of mahogany and black. How did they do that? Any way you'd like to explain it will be fine with me. (reference: photo at Feathersite) Surely these aren't running around any where in the States?

 

[vtguania]

Spangled from the looks of the cock bird in the picture seems like a spangled with too much white. White is dominant and you will find some of these around although they are not an Orloff variety. it does make for a good white project though.

 

[vtguania]

The Russian Orloff Society of USA and Canada Volume 1-3 newsletter is out. If any one who is not a member would like a copy or all three let me know and I can send it to you.

 

[vtguania]

newtnn how are those chicks doing.

 

[newtnn]

Oh, they're doing great! I've tried letting them free range a couple of times since the snow melted again, and all but two know to put themselves to bed at dusk.
A couple of them like to pretend they're eagles too!

Very friendly and affectionate birds! (Though I will get a love-nip if I'm too slow with the scratch)

 

[vtguania]

newtnn glad to hear they are doing good. They do tend to be under your feet at all times. Looks like you have a pair there, pullet in first pic & cockerel perched on the hand

 

[newtnn]

Yeah the second one seems to be the oldest and boldest of the group, it also has some more defined tail feathers.
If I do happen to have a cockerel I think I'll be happy about it! (as long as I don't have too many more than one)
Very cool, I'll be sure to keep updating on how they're doing/growing. And also if they start crowing.

 

[vtguania]

I'm pretty certain the second is a cockerel. I believe they start crowing at around 6 months. I didn't hear mine crow till 7 months old but the neighbors started at 6 months & they where from the same hatch.

 

[EdenCamp]

Hi all,

Trying to help a friend looking for a nice boy here in the mid west. Anyone have an extra roo or promising cockerel they could part with? Shipping is OK.
They're on a needing boys streak - also looking for a white breese, biefelder and pav.