oprington breed for dual purpose?

[unclejohn]

someone in my area is selling oprington chicks. she says they are blue/black/splash orpingtons. what does this mean?

is this a good breed for dual purpose? Also will they have their own chicks so that i won't need to buy more next year?

new to all of this, just trying to learn, thanks

 

[lightchick]

Yes, orpingtons are good dual purpose chickens and go broody alot.

 

[unclejohn]

can you eat a fertalized egg if its only been laid that morning?

 

[RedReiner]

can you eat a fertalized egg if its only been laid that morning?

you can eat any eggs you collect and put in the fridge, fertile or not, they will not develop unless put in an incubator or sat on by a hen for a few days in a row. your safe