Orpington or Australorp?

[krismares]

When I purchased 5 birds several years ago, I purchased black Orpingtons. Always thought that is what I had. Being in here and seeing the resemblance to australorpe, now I wonder. Which is it?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Probably regular Orpington.... English standard.

Seems like the Australorps have much taller combs. I'm sure there are probably other differences that can be brought to light. But several years back, I don't think Australorps were all that available either.

Australorp... is an Australian Orpington.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

what color is the bottom of his feet? What color are his legs? They look rather dark in that pic...

 

[krismares]

what color is the bottom of his feet? What color are his legs? They look rather dark in that pic...

All grey.

 

[krismares]

Probably regular Orpington.... English standard.

Seems like the Australorps have much taller combs. I'm sure there are probably other differences that can be brought to light. But several years back, I don't think Australorps were all that available either.

Australorp... is an Australian Orpington.

Well I learned something new! I was told he (and the other 4 that I’ve lost over the last 5 years) were English orpingtons.

 

[JedJackson]

When I purchased 5 birds several years ago, I purchased black Orpingtons. Always thought that is what I had. Being in here and seeing the resemblance to australorpe, now I wonder. Which is it?

Orpingtons are bigger, heavier and usually fluffier. That's about the only difference between black Orps and Australorps. Australorps were originally a production bred version of the black Orp, with some crossing to get better laying ability.

I think this one is an Orpington because it's pretty fluffy, and that fluffiness conceals much of the legs. And it resembles a buff Orpington in everything but color.

 

[CiceroXY]

Australorp is more slender like the one I have in my profile's photo. Orpingtons are bigger and fluffier so the body-shape is different. I think yours is an English standard Orpington.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Well I learned something new! I was told he (and the other 4 that I’ve lost over the last 5 years) were English orpingtons.

There is also an American standard I think... slightly smaller than English. I like the English.

 

[Gray Farms]

Can you get a picture from the front and front above him?

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Orpington