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My russians are here!!

Discussion in 'Pictures & Stories of My Chickens' started by flowerchild59, Feb 9, 2015.

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  1. Feb 9, 2015 #1
    flowerchild59

    flowerchild59 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have always wanted to get some Russian orloffs and was able to pick up three on an auction. They are friendly and inquisitive and I really, really like them. I am still keeping a mixed layer flock (without a rooster) for a pretty egg basket that will have cream legbars, one or two leghorns and EE's and a few marans and mixes. (about 8 in all). I want to breed the RO's and have chicks coming from a good source.
    I hate to say that the heritage RIR's that I had did nothing for me. I thought they were a bit boring.
    I have always wanted something with a beard and mottling/spangling so I am happy with these. I think I found what is going to interest me. And the orloff club is very nice on line and helpful too.





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  3. Feb 9, 2015 #2
    scratch'n'peck

    scratch'n'peck Overrun With Chickens

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    I have a couple of hatchery quality Russian Orloffs hens in my mixed flock. They are a fun breed. I think it is also interesting that they sound different than my other breeds.

    Here is Natasha when she was about 4 months old.

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    And Natasha at 2 years old.
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  5. Feb 9, 2015 #3
    Happy Chooks

    Happy Chooks Moderator Staff Member

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    Beautiful. It's a breed that has appealed to me as well.
     
  7. Feb 12, 2015 #4
    Feathyr

    Feathyr Chillin' With My Peeps

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    What lovely birds! I'd like to own them myself, but I have my hands full with other breeds at the moment.

    ...I wonder, are their eggs like nesting dolls? Open one, find another, and so on? [​IMG]
     
  9. Feb 13, 2015 #5
    b.hromada

    b.hromada Flock Mistress

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    Wow, very pretty! Good luck!
     

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