Jubilee Orpington breeding questions!

[heartsaflutter]

I have a trio of Jubilees. The Roo is 10 months old. Is he old enough to breed the hens?
Also how do you trim their bottoms?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I have never raised this breed. But you might stop by the Jubilee thread and I am sure they can tell you more than I have here! ......https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/582401/the-imported-english-jubilee-orpington-thread

Good luck with your breeding program and welcome to our flock!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to our community!

So glad you could join BYC! I've never raised Jubilee Orpingtons, but I do know that most breeds are sexually mature and able to breed by 5-6 months. So, your rooster should be able to breed at this age.

Here are some articles on trimming feathers to increase fertility:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/131722/trimming-vent-feathers
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/32408/trimming-vent-feathers-on-cochins

I've had to do it for my Wyandotte bantams. I trim the male's feathers below the vent and the female's feathers above the vent, creating a feather-free area of about 2.5 inches.

I hope this information and these links help! Jubilee Orpingtons are such beautiful birds.

 

[drumstick diva]

Wyandottes, has given your good input regarding trimming your orps.

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

I'm glad that somebody started this thread. I'm planning on breeding my quartet of jubilees. That wont be for a while though, i just got my month old jubilees Saturday.