*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[poppycock1974]

is there a difference between the black orpingtons and the buff?? i have 2 black ones. new to chickens and trying to learn all i can about the breeds i have acquired.

The only difference I know is the feather color but I never looked into any other color and their differences

 

[Rock Home Isle]

The original Orpington was the Black Orpington. All the other Orpingtons came after the black. Shortly after the breed was developed it was imported into Austrailia, and it is from these imports that we the Australorp breed.

Off the top of my head, I do not recall the years that the various Orpingtons were accepted into the Standard. I'll look it up after I get home...or someone else will probably post it.

 

[csaylorchickens]

Is this a cockerel or pullet? I've never had store bought buff orp and I'm so confused wether it's a cockerel or pullet! Turning 4months tomorrow!

Hoping it's a pullet for my laying flock, I heard hatchery Bo's lay well! And Fluffy has gone broody! I'm so excited I set English red, gl, bo, crele, red/gold and cuckoo orp eggs under her! Hoping for a good hatch!

4 months? Looks like. Pullet. Rooster would have longer silk feathers at the rear

 

[fuzzy cat]

Now I have 7 BO one didn't make it

I'm so sorry

 

[bit o poultry19]

4 months? Looks like. Pullet. Rooster would have longer silk feathers at the rear

Thank you so much!

 

[Johnn]

Orp&oeflay

Bella and her mam

 

[Mercys Fight]

Out of our chickens, the Buff Orpingtons are definitely my favorites! They are super friendly, sociable and love to be around people.

Here are the girls when they were chicks



Here are some pics of them now

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Orp&oeflay

Bella and her mam

Such Pretty Girls Johnn! Beautiful view they get to enjoy too

(I see Oeflay snuck in for a pose a well--cute!)

Out of our chickens, the Buff Orpingtons are definitely my favorites! They are super friendly, sociable and love to be around people.

Here are the girls when they were chicks



Here are some pics of them now

Buff Chicks are so cute and they turn into such sweethearts

Cold watermelon is a favorite for sure!

 

[Mercys Fight]

Buff Chicks are so cute and they turn into such sweethearts

Cold watermelon is a favorite for sure!

Do you know if Pumpkin is safe for them?

 

[OrganicFarmWife]

I feed mine pumpkins all winter