English columbian buff orpington and white delaware orpington F1 project chicks (two weeks old). Love how they are turning out. Just wanted to share. 
*Buff Orpington Thread!*
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Hello again. I was wondering if anyone knew about how long it takes Buff's to fully mature? If someone was kind enough to share, that would be great. I read that they took longer to mature than most chickens and i was wondering if anyone could confirm that from experience. Thanks!
Ours matured quickly and layed before every other breed we have. Which are Barred Rocks, Brahmas, Welsummers, Australorps, Easter Eggers and Cochins.
Thanks! That's great to know. What a relief!
Your welcome!!
Our Buffs are the American type hatchery chicks and they started to lay at 23 weeks. They are now almost 11 months old, weigh between 6-6.5lbs and are still putting on weight but I am guessing they are getting close to topping out. I have had several people tell me that the English Orps mature more slowly and can take as long as 28 weeks before they start to lay but all in all I guess it depends upon the individual chicken.
English columbian buff orpington and white delaware orpington F1 project chicks (two weeks old). Love how they are turning out. Just wanted to share.
Your babies are so beautiful especially that little sweetie in the second pic.
Thank you! I can't wait to see her all grown up.
How can you tell the difference between the english and american orps? My girls, felt like forever until they started laying. I got them at rural king. Any way to tell?
Here's a thread discussing the differences https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/615882/orpingtons-of-different-standards
English are generally more expensive since they are imports and the cost for importing poultry into the U.S is very high.
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