Anyone have Classic, Golden, Big-Bloomered Buff Orps?

[Brickman House]

Hi All!

Our family's been feeling our way around chicken-keeping for the last few years, and (to no one's surprise here, I'm sure) we've become hooked! We've slowly built a small, mixed flock of 20 laying hens, 8 ducks, and 2 geese. They roam the fenced acre of our property right outside our back door, and we have such a great time with them.

Our daughter has completely fallen in love with the sturdy, good natured, fluffy-butt Buff Orpingtons, and has evidenced an interest in breeding them. We're willing to help her build a smart breeding program, and have no problem building her a separate coop and run for her birds. We also have a reliable incubator for eggs.

We're regular readers of BYC (and we love it!) but we're having a hard time hooking up with quality Buff Orpington breeders. We're open to hatching eggs, day-olds, or grown birds.

Can anyone give us recommendations for Buff Orpington breeders to talk to and also to get birds from?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Goose and Fig]

Great choice! You see so many people working on the other colors- seems nobody pays attention to the buffs anymore. Where are you located? There are a few people in the TN/GA area that I know of. Post an ad in the "want to buy" section

I had some hatchery girls, and sold them so I could get rid of a roo. Biggest mistake I ever made with my flock. I miss the beauty that they brought to the flock. Had to start all over with chicks.

 

[hippichick]

Check with Jody and Charlie(hinkjc). They've got the most beautiful Buff Orps, and I just had an awesome hatch. Out of 24 eggs they sent, I hatched 18 of those big fluffy butts. Good luck!

 

[KKatknap]

I second that on Hinkjc - they have beautiful birds. I haven't gotten any, yet, but they are on my list, and that's who I plan to contact.

 

[Katy]

I agree about contacting Jody and Charlie they've got great ones.