For my personal statistics out of 90 chickens raised from 3 hatcheries = the only breeds I've had health issues with were not Orpingtons.
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This is nice to hear. We are still new(we) chicken owners. Which hatchery do you use?For my personal statistics out of 90 chickens raised from 3 hatcheries = the only breeds I've had health issues with were not Orpingtons.
for a family with children, small flock that can’t free range, and is docile in order to mix with my bantams?Temperament is up to the individual bird.
Most Orpingtons are over bred to meet demand and lack many Orpington quality.
They're overhyped, imo. And most hatcheries have difficulty offering sexed chicks since they're so fluffy
I’m laughing bc I have two silIkies I was looking at Favorelles, too though! Aren’t they popular with newbs bc they’re so good temperament wise?Literally anything else outside the 'wanna get chickens' Trio:
'Barred Rocks'
Silkies
Buff/Lavender Orps
All are overbred and have issues because of it.
Any except hooversThis is nice to hear. We are still new(we) chicken owners. Which hatchery do you use?
I’m looking at McMurray, Ideal, or CackleAny except hoovers
Mine are extremely friendly. 3 out of 4 of my lavenders are always in my lap.Are all varieties of Orpingtons friendly and docile? I realize all individuals are different but as a whole? I think the Lavender Orpingtons are so beautiful and we are looking at getting 3 with 3 Buffs.