BamaChicken Blue Orps

[BamaChicken]

Emptynest one of the breeders in England told me to get the type right and then you can get the eye color right. Although blue boy has gold eyes he does have a majoritiy black eyed chicks. Your black is really a nice looking Cockeral. I think I am going to take some pics and let everyone quess about two young black Orps I have as to whether they are pullets or late blooming cockerals.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

"Just this year I had my first roody hen in 20 years. "

I'm curious --- what breeds have you been raising / keeping for the last 20 years.

Thanks,
Lisa​

 

[EmptyNest]

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That is good advice. I will not stress so much about the eye color at this point and concentrate on the type. I would love to see some pics of your black orps.

 

[BamaChicken]

Here is a 19 week old cockeral. I have him and one other that I have been saving for breeding this season. His comb and wattles are great. I like the body type on the other one best and the comb on this one best. I will keep them both for till they turn 12 months and then make a decision on permanent status. They are out of a cock that weighs 14 lbs. Their moma hens are huge too. Show birds. So I am expecting a lot out of these two.

This is my fav one.

Here is one of my pullets

 

[speckledhen]

They are gorgeous, Julie. Since Delilah has matured, I have come to really appreciate the blacks as well as the blues.

 

[cajunlizz]

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What kind are these roosters and hen ? and how old ?

 

[BamaChicken]

They are black Orpingtons. The young black cockerals are 19 weeks old. Orpingtons don't reach full maturity in growth till 18 months. They are not nearly the size they will be. That black pullet was 6 months old when that photo was made.

 

[sara]

Julie, your birds are just beautiful.

 

[BamaChicken]

Thank you Sara

 

[EmptyNest]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Those types of beauties are my goal.