I completely understand you Orpington lovers now!

[rhondapiper]

I don't even have my chicks yet, but I ordered 8 assorted pullets, 2 of which were buff orpingtons added at the last minute. They were the breed I was least excited about. Then I started reading about them on here and now I wish I'd ordered all orps!

I just love their little pants.

 

[Guitartists]

My Stepfather informed me today that my DS has shut the bator off more than the one time I caught it and turned it back on

I had to throw out 11 eggs today and I didn't even get a chance to finish candling them

I had at least 5 that were still kicking

But I worry now about their ability to form and hatch properly..... and I don't think any of my Orps made it through

I'm so depressed over the whole thing..... I wish I knew why he was so drawn to things that have nothing to do with him and pushing power buttons

I thought they would be safe at the new house because we're hardly there...... but he manages to get into them even if we're only there for 10 mins

 

[gumpsgirl]

Oh darn!

I really do hate that for you.

 

[shortcake1806]

Oh no, Angie I'm sooo sorry.

Hopefully all isn't lost.

 

[Guitartists]

DH even feels bad.... that's saying something as he was wondering what I was going to do with all the chicks

I guess I'll just have to try again.... now more than ever I want some of these! Those Buff Orp chicks I have aren;t even scared of my toddler... and he scares ME sometimes!

 

[Jubaby]

I love my two buff orpingtons! They are definitely the friendliest chickens of my bunch. And both have recently hatched babies for me. That makes them favorites in my book.

 

[Kansaseq]

I had thought crossing my EE with my BO roo would make the babies more docile,but they are fairly flighty, even at 1 week of age. They are just as flighty as my straight EE. The BR and NHR I bought from the feed store are actually a bit more friendly. What gives?