Lavender Orpington project ....

[chixmix]

Bought eight Buff orps from the feed store , this is the only one to get combs and waddles...About 2-3 weeks old, I'm thinking its a male.

His legs are much bigger around too, another sign.

 

[AmericanMom]

His legs are much bigger around too, another sign.

Yes, I noticed that.... So happy!

 

[lulubonbon]

I am in WA state and want a Lavender Orpington so bad! Where can I get one in WA or does anyone in WA want me to order some from a hatchery and we can split the cost? I am about an hour north of Seattle.

 

[chixmix]

I am in WA state and want a Lavender Orpington so bad! Where can I get one in WA OR does anyone in WA want me to order some from a hatchery and we can split the cost? I am about an hour north of Seattle.

Hold on, I may know someone who has some near you, hatcheries are poor quality when it comes to anything but meat and egg chickens. I'll message her tomorrow if you want.

 

[lulubonbon]

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE you to message her! I am on pins and needles!

 

[4stakes]

We bought 3 Lavender and 3 Blue from a breeder. They are about 3 weeks old now. I will get pictures soon. Would like everyone's opinion on them.

 

[4stakes]

lavender rooster or hen?



Any opinions on the Blue and Lavenders? last picture with two Australorps

 

[kristielee1991]

Looking for a pair of lavenders near vicksburg jackson area. 2 to 9 wks old hens. Thanks!

 

[1876 Farm]

Can someone explain to me what a "black split to lavender" chicken is? I know someone who is getting eggs in hopes of hens to mate with her rooster(s). She has 3 Lavender Orp roosters. If you do this cross can you get pure lavender orps?

Thanks!

 

[chixmix]

Can someone explain to me what a "black split to lavender" chicken is? I know someone who is getting eggs in hopes of hens to mate with her rooster(s). She has 3 Lavender Orp roosters. If you do this cross can you get pure lavender orps?

Thanks!

Black split to Lavender are Black Orps that carry one copy of the Lavender gene. It takes 2 copies to visually see Lavender, a copy from both parents. The only way to know if you have all Black splits is if you hatch from parents that have one pure Lavender parent. If neither parent is pure Lavender, some of the chicks won't pick up the gene at all and just be pure Black. Hope that helps.