Buff Orpingtons or Barred Rocks?

[Michael OShay]

Wow very nice! i totally agree with you ! Loved the post and how you answered every question

x2!

You're welcome.

 

[Michael OShay]

Oh and what about size ? which is bigger?

Buff Orpingtons (8 lbs. for hens, 10 lbs. for roosters) average slightly heavier than Barred Rocks (7 lbs. for hens, 9 lbs. for roosters), but the difference is negligible and weights can vary from individual to individual with each breed.

 

[Alexandra33]

I like your opinion on both breeds! Yes i will definitely try both breeds, and who knows, maybe i will love them equally  
Yes i especially love the golden feathers and puffy look to them! 
Oh and what about size ? which is bigger? How old are your hens?

Our hens are about 6 months old at this point. Even though we have three Barred Rocks, one of them is only approximately nine weeks old, so she doesn't count as far as size and weight. But the largest Barred Rock is about 8 lbs., while our runty girl is about 5 lbs. So, as you can see, both are on opposite ends of the spectrum! Our Buff Orpington is most likely around 7 lbs.