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  1. ColtHandorf

    Should I not breed these Orpingtons

    Usually with newer colors/mutations and rare breeds it is best to find a private person working with them to obtain your stock from. Because hatcheries are in business to make money they simply can't afford to cull the way someone that is dedicated to improving and preserving breeds is...
  2. ColtHandorf

    Should I not breed these Orpingtons

    I wouldn't show them either. In addition to the poor feathering, an unfortunate side effect of the lavender gene (breeding back to black every few generations can help with this) they are not very type-y. The hens are very narrow and don't appear to be very deep-bodied or have much if any...
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