*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[gypsy767]

The funny thing about my rooster is that He has taught himself a trick. He stands about 6-8 inches in front of me and catches pieces of bread that I toss to him in mid air, breaks them up and gives them to his hens. Now the hen's have watched him and cut out the middle man, catching their own treats. I've noticed that Buffs seem to really enjoy interacting with people more than the other breeds of birds in my flock. Their willingness to learn tricks is just a bonus.

I have been teaching my BO's tricks forever. I don't have any right now, only ISA browns. But I have 27 BO's coming next month...25 pullets and 2 cockerels. This is a pic of one of their tricks...

 

[235chickens]

I love my bo

 

[ChickenGal6]

DreamsInPink you could also try using an old tin cookie container from Christmas

 

[Coop de Grass]

my sons 5 week old Buff Orpington Roo

@Roosting Did you sex your roo visually? and how old was it? I am still a newbie and just starting to hatch chicks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Microchick
That's really funny!! And makes me very happy, because I have 12 of them!!!

Wyorp Rock
LOL I know it doesn't have to be a Gatorade container.

I was just thinking bright. I'm betting they wouldn't care if it was a camo tin as long as it had yummy treats in it. That is just adorable about the pink! I bet your BO and I would get along famously! Thank you for that link. I'm very interested in reading it. That's very interesting about the roosters feeding their hens... adorable!!!!! I didn't know that!

First broody of the year, as usual, is Orp! Here she is in a strop this morning when I took her off her empty nest!

She is delightful in her grumpy, frumpy self! Great expression capture.

my sons 5 week old Buff Orpington Roo

He's a cute little fella! Just wait until he get so big...he'll be so handsome

One of the two we're thinking are ladies.....she's such a cuddle bug

Looks like a SHE so far...just adorable!

 

[DreamsInPink]

@ChickenGal

DreamsInPink you could also try using an old tin cookie container from Christmas

Thank you! Yes, I'm sure I can find something to use.

@Collie1470
How do you get your babies so sweet?

 

[collie1470]

[COLOR=0000CD]She is delightful in her grumpy, frumpy self! Great expression capture.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=0000CD]He's a cute little fella! Just wait until he get so big...he'll be so handsome[/COLOR]

[COLOR=0000CD]Looks like a SHE so far...just adorable![/COLOR]

I hope she stays looking like a she lol. Only 2 of the 7 don't have red. Which means.....we need more babies

 

[microchick]

Johnn, if looks could kill.........Be thankful that hen of yours can't handle a shotgun or you would be running for your life right now by that look on her face. Priceless. Thank for the laughter.

 

[CuckooOrpington]

One of the two we're thinking are ladies.....she's such a cuddle bug

Too cute!

And yes, she is a girl. Is your other BO chick as cuddly?

 

[kekstrom]

Hey ya'll... one of my Buff Orps brooder-mates is NOT doing well... we are desperate for help... so if any of ya'll have experience or advice, and time, I posted about her here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1095203/chick-slipped-tendon-pictures

Thank you!