Orpington

We have 2 buffs, had them since 2 weeks old. We bought all 6 of our chickens together. Around 5 weeks, we noticed one of the buffs wasn't the same size as the others (a bit smaller). At that point, one of our rhode island reds started picking on her. This continued until week 11. All the chickens are now the same size, but haven't noticed as much fights happening. I was kind of wondering if the buff was part of the reason the fights were happening (the buff was kind of encouraging it by walking next to the red). We later realized that red was a rooster.

If you don't have a lot of space in your coop for another chicken, don't get buffs. They'll be ripped to shreds.

Not sure on laying, expecting good things though! (Currently 14 weeks old)

Get get get!

i have 2 buff orpingtons and they are they are the sweetest things! they are very easy to catch when i need to do the monthly exam! but they really get annoyed when you don't bring them treats, mine tug on my pants when i don't bring them treats!

I have had buff orpingtons in the past, and now currently have black mottled english orpingtons. My mottled orp hen lays better than my isa browns! They are gorgeous,huge, and sweet tempered.

Orpingtons are the best! My former buff orpington was the sweetest thing! She passed away when she was nine. She was gentle, kind, docile, laid lots of eggs. She would never be aggressive to the other girls. She would always be so tame when I went to pick her up. She would also go broody (she was hard to break! ) I really miss her (Bobby Joe, lol) I plan to add lots of orpingtons when I get more chickens in the future!

I absolutely love orpingtons, they are majestic and mellow. Their feathers are beautiful and they are such friendly personalities. I raise blue orpingtons- and am currently working at getting APA SOP quality BBS orpingtons. For those who are wanting them as a dual purpose, they often get quite large. Hens are supposed to be around 8 lbs and roosters 10. I had one who got to 15 in under a year. He was basically a small turkey- but he was so big that he could really only be with really big hens. I have one big splash hen that can barely fit in a nesting box. I have the gray plastic nesting boxes. They seem to have good mothering skills. Sometimes the birds are too fluffy if you are raising them for breeding, and you need to trim up their fannies (tmi). They get along well with other breeds, and can be at the bottom of the pecking order- unless they are large. Some show quality ones lay small eggs and are unproductive- something to be aware of.

I honestly love these chickens don't tell my other babies or they will get mad
super fluffy,and are great moms if I expand my flock in the future most of them will be buff orpingtons.

I got my Buff Orpingtons (BO) from Ideal Poultry. I think that they bred them terribly. They left bad traits that are very unenjoyable. Now, I'm not saying BO's are a bad breed, I'm blaming Ideal Poultry. I would really like to get them from another hatchery. It would be awesome for you to get some yourself, but be careful where you get them from. My BOs chase me trying to bite my heels. NOT FUN. Again, I don't blame them.

I was very excited to get my hands on a pair of Buff Orpingtons. Everyone says they're so friendly, and I'm afraid I've been disappointed. We just have a small flock of 3 large fowl. 2 Buff Orpingtons, and a Black Laced Golden Wyandotte. Don't get me wrong, the Buff Orpingtons are our best layers. Their eggs are big and absolutely delicious. However, they really don't have any personality at all. They are cautious and unfriendly, and they just didn't live up to my expectations. Maybe that's just because of how much I love my bantams, specifically my Serama, who is loaded with personality, even if she is stand-offish.

Overall, they're an ok breed. I still don't understand the acclaim for them, though.

I love my buff Orpingtons. They are friendly, docile, great egg layers, great mothers, great for meat. A hardy, cold tolerant breed as well.

I have 2 Buff Orpingtons. They started laying at 5 months and continued to do so through the winter with no artificial lighting. My two are extremely friendly and follow me everywhere. They will come in the house if the back door is open. They do great in cold climates. Large Chickens.


My Orps waiting for me by the back door

We have a mixed flock and our Buff Orpington never gets picked on nor does she pick on anyone else. Fits smoothly into our flock. She is a quiet bird. Always the first to eat out of our hands. Likes to be picked up and held. She is very trusting with our entire family, even the four year old. We haven't had eggs from her yet, but expect them soon. I would always have Orps in my flock.

These chickens are the cutest! They are walking fluff-balls! Tame even as chicks. Good egg producers.
Their feather size belies their true size. If you pick one up, your hands sink in and are enveloped by feathers!

My Orps are the first to come and perch on me when I sit down to "hang out with the ladies". They don't mind being handled if you need to check them over for injuries, bugs, or just cuddles. (Not all of them but 7 out of 9 of mine)

I'm thinking maybe I managed to get the only two orpingtons that aren't super friendly. I will give them another shot before totally writing off the breed... But my gal is very sassy. She is bossy to my other girls but is friendly with me. She is very small and I have to put her eggs with the bantam ones they are so tiny. She is a reliable layer. Westley the rooster had to be rehomed (he was suppose to be a hen). I was hoping to keep him since he was friendly and I heard good things about orpington roosters, but as soon as he hit puberty he became extremely aggressive and ended up giving me two massive scars on my arm. I know every chicken is different, but my two orpingtons don't fit the reviews I have read about here even remotely. Mind you, almost all of my other girls (aside from the easter Eggers) are friendly with me. If her eggs were a little bit bigger I feel like I would like her a lot more- they are just so tiny! I do love her personality with me though.

We have two Buff girls and from the time they were small they have been the most friendly chickens we have ever owned. Excellent for grandchildren to hold. When my husband goes inside the pen and sits on a seat the girls come up and will often jump up to say hi and get their feathers stroked. When free ranging they are the characters to watch out for. They like to explore and are much more docile than other chicken breeds and don't get spooked as easily. They are quick to act if they feel threatened and will seek ground cover if needed. They are regular layers and produce nice large brown eggs which will often have double yokes.

We have Buffs and love them!! They are gentle and easy to work with. Even when one is injured they are calm and easy to doctor. They are laying and our other breeds have stopped after the molt. We will be getting more!

Orpingtons are my second favorite breed besides Shamo. They are, in my mind, the #1 dual purpose fowl in the world. My hens lay very well, and my flock leader is a Jubilee Orpington cock, who produces massive and strong chicks. Even his crossbred offspring turn into great layers and heavy meat fowls. They all have lovely temperaments. Both breeder quality and hatchery quality birds of this breed make excellent birds for both the backyard and large flocks. Though avoid hatchery quality specimens for meat uses; breeder quality are more suited for producing meat fowl, since the hatchery form has been bred down severely. I also love the massive array of varieties available from breeders - everything from Jubille to Crele, Mottled to Blue, Lavender to Isabelle Cuckoo. The English forms are certainly nothing short of stunning. I would recommend this breed to anyone looking for a laying hen, a flock rooster, a meat and egg producer, a show fowl, or a good pet.

We got a Buff Orpington in a bunch of ten chicks. She is by far the sweetest chicken we've ever had besides Silkies. I don't know if she's started laying yet, but she is always first in line when I go down to the coop and is a very gentle, very sweet bird. Most of our pullets and our two cockerels except for the Buff Orpington, Rhode Island Reds, and Silkies are skittish, so I'm happy to have a friendly bird.

I had buff Orpington for 3 years and they never went broody
The rooster was aggressive and the hens only laid 3-4 eggs a week
But kept breaking them.
There eggs are big and the orpingtons look nice
Hope this helps

I had one and she was tame and very nice. She died a long time ago. :/

She was a good girl...