Development of USA Lavender Orpington - Update PICs pg 8

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

Oh Joy, I am sorry

I was under the impression that yours all started from BBS Orps. Please forgive me.

 

[justuschickens59]

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No apology necessary because you are correct !!! All my pure English chicks did come from a pure English blue cockerel and pullet. From them, I got two black pullet chicks and a black cockerel chick from them. My plan is to put my black cockerel over the black pullets = pure English black !! I hope that made some sort of sense !!

 

[HenThymes]

I do plan on crossing my lavenders with my "bama" black orps just as soon as they are ready. They are already almost 9 months old and nothing yet

and the boys just don't have "it" down yet.

I think the cross will bring some beautiful inprovements!

 

[hinkjc]

We also breed beautiful black orps if anyone needs. These are not related to the lavenders and would make an excellent cross with them.

 

[EweSheep]

Are they broody?

 

[StrictBaptist]

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Do you by chance have any sources or recommendations for Black Orpington breeders?

Several on here have the 1/2 english type. The UOC secretary has about the best Black orps, or so I am told. A complete breeders listing is available when you join the UOC.

UOC?????

 

[EweSheep]

United Orpington Club

 

[stickers]

Hinkjc I have 2 Lavender orp cockerals that are coming into maturity and have been unable to find any pullets at this time of year. I am on your Lavender waiting list for spring. I would love to find out if you have any of your beautiful black orps available sooner as i can't wait to start my own Lavender project! Your birds are just stunning both the blacks and the lavenders.

 

[hinkjc]

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My black orps? Yes, they are good broodies. Currently they are not laying as they just finished up their moult. But we will have eggs/chicks in the spring available.

 

[EweSheep]

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My black orps? Yes, they are good broodies. Currently they are not laying as they just finished up their moult. But we will have eggs/chicks in the spring available.

I know your Buffs do. How about your Lavs?