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  1. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    I lost one of my Orloff Roo's a little while back, but my flock is very inquisitive and (once I snatch one up) they like to be held. I've found that the longer I've had Orloff's the more enamored with them I become, each bird has such personality, and they are so regal/fierce looking. Slow to...
  2. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Yeah, I agree, the forum is MUCH easier to navigate than the facebook page. But I do like to share pictures on the facebook group. I'll be posting pics of my feeder/waterer I just made on there soon (assuming they actually work)
  3. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    I understand completely. And honestly, the Orloff needs whatever help it can get, so if you decide to breed for personality first, who knows, maybe someone will have a line that looks great but doesn't act so great, and will want one of yours to bring that personality back. I say go for it, just...
  4. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    My Orloff's are only about 5 months old, but they're all very friendly, and none of them seem to care so much about what the weather is, as long as there's something for them to scratch at. They are all quite watchful of the sky and their surroundings, and I haven't had them since they were...
  5. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Here are a few pictures I took today when I went out to feed/water the flock. They move around so much that I had to scrap 70% of the pictures I took, but I like the ones I got. Like I said before, they're around 4.5-5.5 months old.
  6. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    @ashandvine I have 6 Orloffs that I got from a guy in Muskegon, Michigan a couple months back. They're about 5 months old now. I think I have 2 cockerels and 4 pullets. They're an absolute joy to have, their personalities and general inquisitiveness are immensely fun. I've been posting...
  7. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    I make sure to check BYC daily, but both the forum and the facebook page have their pros and cons. I'll try to stay active here, hope to post an updated image of my flock soon. No eggs yet, but I think I still have at least a month before I really should be expecting any from them.
  8. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Sorry to hear Olaf passed, on the bright side at least he was able to live his days with the coolest pirate-chicken name on the planet! I vote you keep naming the special ones, it will make the good memories that much sweeter.
  9. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Yeah the second one seems to be the oldest and boldest of the group, it also has some more defined tail feathers. If I do happen to have a cockerel I think I'll be happy about it! (as long as I don't have too many more than one) Very cool, I'll be sure to keep updating on how they're...
  10. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Oh, they're doing great! I've tried letting them free range a couple of times since the snow melted again, and all but two know to put themselves to bed at dusk. A couple of them like to pretend they're eagles too! Very friendly and affectionate birds! (Though I will get a love-nip if I'm too...
  11. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    The Lakenvelder and Hamburg I had before I got these ones have been a bit snippy to the new girls. Nothing too bad though, just establishing the pecking order. I appreciate the input! I'm very glad someone(s) that has/have experience with the breed is around to give advice. I think this...
  12. newtnn

    Russian Orloffs

    Last week I came home with 6 Russian Orloff Pullets, and since then have introduced them to the two other hens I already had. They're a joy so far, and I look forward to raising them further. Not entirely sure if I have 6 girls, or if there's a boy or two mixed in. I think they're somewhere...
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