Haha that's what I say! I tried breeding him early this spring, but the chick was malpositioned and is half the size of its other hatchmates. I got different Lavender hens and will try again next year in hopes of some more good roosters to pass on good genes. He's got quite the dramatic story behind him, he was one of three brothers. He was the smallest brother. At a year old they were always switching off who was the big king. The middle brother stayed out too late and was swiftly beheaded by an owl, the oldest brother had a heart attack from I assume growing so large so fast. King Zachary stepped up and took on the role of King like a champ, he ruled 30 hens better than I could have ever hoped.
I'm blessed also with a fabulous Buff Orpington cockerel now six months old named Isaiah. Picture included.
Absolutely gorgeous! I love him!!
Thank you! I'm rather taken with him also. He's my second Orpington, also larger at this time than my last years model. I believe he will be a large one when he's finished growing.
Picture of my 2017 rooster Butterscotch aka baby rooster.
I'm a huge Orphington fan. I had a buff blue that was showing real promise, but the poor guy didn't respond to the amprolium fast enough and passed away. Right now I've got some Splash Orphingtons that are looking really nice so far, hens and cockerels are a decent size right now at 6 months. I love splash colors
Sorry for your loss!
