The Imported English Jubilee Orpington Thread

[TNBEARCHICK]

Our quad that just came out of quarantine, these are Fancy Chick line.

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

These are GFF


As youngsters

THese photos are a few months old

 

[chixmix]

Um, sorry but you are incorrect.

A Jubilee Orpington is genetically a Mille Fleur bird with the Mahogany gene (Mh/Mh)





A Diamond Jubilee Orpington is genetically a Mille Fleur bird without the Mahogany gene. (mh+/mh+)




The presence of the Mahogany gene is what changes the ground color of the golden feathers in a MF bird to a deep red/brown hue.

You were correct when you said that the variety was created to mark the Queen of England's 50th year of reign, just slightly misinformed about the 2 different color varieties.

 

[chixmix]

Oops wrong thread, sorry guys.

 

[danegal2]

Hello,

I finally decided to get a rooster for my 14 hens. After looking at several roosters I ended up getting an 8 month old Jubilee Orpington 2 days ago. I was not expecting him to be so huge! What are the colour standards for this breed? Can anyone tell me about their experiences with this breed.
Thanks, Cori

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

We are new to Jubilees we have GFF line and Fancy Chuck line they are gorgeous with a sweet temperament. We haven't hatched any yet, they are laying great . We have 2 out of 4 pullets laying and waiting on fertility confirmation. I like the deep color of your Rooster, I have one dark one like yours but with more coloring.

 

[Sonja73]

It is funny that someone pointed out the answer above your question about breed standards....

 

[danegal2]

The posting above mine was describing genetics, not what a judge looks for in a show bird.

 

[BLshrewsbury]

Where is a good place to get some Jubilee pullets or hens?

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

We sell chicks but I am not sure who sells mature birds.