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Regardless of what blood or how much of that blood the bird carries ALL LF (large fowl) orpingtons are in the ENGLISH catagory at a show. ALL Bantam orps are in SCCL bantam catagory (single comb clean legged).
and I have seen others enter birds into that English class with Orpingtons...
...would probably be more valuable in the long run. Now dont get me wrong, I think the English Orps are beautiful, let be honest they are cute as h*ll....but I like to show...heck I think you should all switch over to wyandottes anyways...LOL.
You had me. I agree. I love to show. But then you...
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That is my favorite color also. However, the judges will write "too light" I've seen it happen a lot I understand. Blue feathers are all to be "outlined" by a darker blue. I still cannot help but love the color though. I have one Standard Cochin almost that exact color...maybe...
I'm so sorry knowing you guys are going through these hard times. I am happy to say that my preppy, jock, weight lifting, 14 year old son, mows lawns, helps haul stuff, and puts up hay for people in our community. I know he's rare, that's why I love him so. Sometimes for money but sometimes...
. I'm sorry you lost Julie. I too force some of my birds (silkies usually) to get wet. When they are panting non stop they get the shower option on my garden hose. They don't like it, but they do stop panting.
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Here are a few pics of my chicks that I got from Julie. They are 3 1/2 months old.
First is a black, (I think Roo, do you agree)
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/71338_chix711_028.jpg
same roo...different angle. He is so fluffy and BIG...