Jeremy, all orps are English, it is an English breed for heaven's sake imported vs raised in the US or elsewhere does not change that Fact.roll
I think we are all aware that the Orpington is an English breed - it has certainly been pointed out enough times. Personally, when I refer to my Orps, I use the term "English Orps" because I am actually making the distinction that my Orps are actually imported from the UK and are bred to the British Standard and not the American Standard. I feel sure that this is Jeremy's meaning in his statement regarding his "English Orps" as well, and not trying to change the fact about the origin of the breed. All Orps may have English origins, but I think we can all agree that the difference between the American Standard Orps and the British Standard Orps is quite apparent. Hope that made sense.
I have a splash 100% English roo over mostly blues, and a couple blacks. All the eggs will hatch out blue and splash. I have some people in line for eggs before you, but if you want, I can let you know when I could send some. Or I could put an auction here on BYC and let you know when they are posted.
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Dick, do you have Blue Orp large fowl or just the bantams?
We also have a lone Barred Plymouth Rock bantam chick in our brooder tote. He was lonely at Ethan's. Only chick that hatched. So he will hang out with Buff chicks until he gets feathered out, or some more chicks at at Ethan's house this next week. Julie tried using a mirror. He got mean, attacked the mirror and WON! Was not as successful with a Buff two weeks older then him. they are friends now.
For something different I am working with a Blue Cuckoo cockerel. He is from a totally different line then my regular Blues.
I expect Gomer to be breed to some nice Cuckoo pullets I have then switch him onto a couple of Blue hens I have
My Blues mostly derive from a Blue cock I got from Bammachicken