welcome and i am also in nc , in the piedmont in a little township called sophia which is between randleman and asheboro...i am seeking blue orphingtons or splash orphingtons but dont seem to find them in this neck of the woods. if anyone out there has them and would like to sell females to me i would greatly appreciate it. I am seeking young pullets or even chicks if they are about 5 weeks old. By the way does anyone out there have a way of telling me how to seek the females from the males for this breed. it is my understanding that it is very difficult but willing to learn. thanks, and welcome to the group. maria