*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[Johnn]

Broody daisy and Bella

 

[Johnn]

Anyone care to explain why Bella is so thick?! It's day 20 and she was off her eggs eating, she went back looked into her nest, started to climb in but then stopped and sat on the floor! I tried to move her and she started attacking me again so pushed her back in. If these eggs don't hatch she better stop being an idiot if she wants me to look for some day olds go her and daisy!

 

[Johnn]

If any of yous like my pics and would like to see more of my whole flock instead of just Bella, Bella's mother and Daisy, here is a link to my picture thread which will be updated pretty much everyday with new pics!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/887767/picture-thread-of-my-hens

 

[andreanar]

I just got my chicks 3 days ago. I have 2 BO's. They are my calmest and most confident of all the chicks. This thread is such a help to me.

 

[GregClark38]

Can anyone tell me is a 18" X 18" nest box big enough for the Buff Orpingtons?

 

[speckledhen]

Can anyone tell me is a 18" X 18" nest box big enough for the Buff Orpingtons?

Oh, heck yeah, that's a great size. Of course, you'll find three of them in it at the same time, LOL.

 

[piglett]

Oh, heck yeah, that's a great size. Of course, you'll find three of them in it at the same time, LOL.

i use 14" square for my part english buffs

12" square is fine for buff american as they are smaller

 

[Windy Bay Farm]

For most standard breeds you'll find that 12" square will work and anything more is a bonus Unless we're talking about Jersey Giants or something, then you may wanna go 14"-17" square or so.

 

[GregClark38]

Oh, heck yeah, that's a great size. Of course, you'll find three of them in it at the same time, LOL.

Thanks so much. Just getting the coop and run built. Love the Buff Orpingtons, they are beautiful. Can't wait to get them. This will be my first time having chickens.

 

[speckledhen]

Thanks so much. Just getting the coop and run built. Love the Buff Orpingtons, they are beautiful. Can't wait to get them. This will be my first time having chickens.

You're welcome. Enjoy them! I'm sure you'll love the Orps.