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Hi Hoping someone can help out there. I noticed that one of my hens has lost some feathers around her eye and what was part of the red comb is now all grey. I don't see any other symptoms. She is not sneezing, not unsteady on her feet and seems to be eating like normal? It is winter here so...

Wow - they are actually really unusual. Though not recognised colours I quite like them. Will think about excluding or including the buffs closer to spring time. Thanks for the pics.

Quote: You got it a little mixed up - Blue/Blue gives you all blue, black and splash. If you really want a proper breeding going on, yes, I'd suggest separating the buffs. . . Or just remember which eggs they lay, and don't hatch them. Sorry - yes I did get what you were saying, just had a...

Wow - thanks so much for the fast reply. I think I might take your advice and get a blue rooster. This way I should be able to get pure blue chicks from the blue/blue combo and a mix of blue, black or splash chicks from the blue/black combo. Sounds perfect. I might keep the buffs seperate...

Hi there I currently have a mix of Orpington Hens, some buff, blue and black. I would really like to breed from them this year to increase my flock and will need to invest in a rooster. I am unsure which colour to get though. Can anyone tell me the likely colour combinations with Orpingtons...