Maybe a good time to note the difference between the English style heavy bodied and beautiful fluffy Orpintons.. as you note..
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The American standard.. a MUCH lighter bodied, tighter feathered, not nearly as fluffy or fancy looking.. NOT sure if they grow as slow as English.. that...
Hi there and welcome to BYC! :frowI choose Marans over Orps ALL day every day for a multitude of reasons.. Hardiness and adaptability for starters. Having worked with both breeds.. Marans are faster growing and less prone to genetic things like fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome. Marans are also...