Do Orps mature slowly for fertility?

[loot4louie]

I have 3 Orpington hens and 1 BSL hen with an Orpington roo. 2 Orp hens and the BSL were hatched March 10 last year, and the roo and final Orp hen were hatched April 23 last year. I am doing a test hatch of their eggs, and the only ones that appear to have any development are the BSL hen. I have been looking at the eggs I cook, and think I am seeing a bullseye, but I am no expert. I trimmed my roo and ultra fuzzy Orp girl ( they are 1/2 english and much fluffier)behinds, but have not touched the BSL or less fluffy hatchery Orps. My over loved hen didnt even have fertile eggs, yet the BSL who he rarely favors seems too, so my question is, do Orps mature slower than other breeds possibly? BTW- I am getting a few more hens as I know my ratio is low- I didnt really think Id keep a roo, but he's so pretty and sweet

 

[debilorrah]

My Buff Orps were spot on at 26 weeks of age, just like there were supposed to be. Those are the only orps I have ever had though.

 

[Komaki]

Sorry this is off the subject, BUT. I cant get a roo from my orps. I am willig to buy/trade for a BO roo if you have one. Age is nit a concern.

 

[jimmythechicken]

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where are you located we have black an lavender roos to give you we are in ct.

 

[jimmythechicken]

if they are hatchery birds they mature alot sooner if they are from breeders that take longer to fill out some even up to 18 months before they are done we love big breeder orps

 

[Komaki]

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where are you located we have black an lavender roos to give you we are in ct.

I'm in Florida, but please don't let that stop you! I will pay for it all plus your trouble. I want one pure flock.

 

[jimmythechicken]

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where are you located we have black an lavender roos to give you we are in ct.

I'm in Florida, but please don't let that stop you! I will pay for it all plus your trouble. I want one pure flock.

if you really want it i will se what it will cost to over night my black roo to you prob going to be pretty expensive.i will pm you after i check prices