Orpington Or Plymouth Rock

[Kerjack]

I'm trying to decide between the two breeds. I have owned a buff Orpington rooster before and he was amazing, I have never owned a Plymouth Rock but read good things about them.

Basically I need a bird that can go broody, lays any amount of eggs, is good in the cold weather and is good for meat.

I was originally thinking the buff rock, but I just found a place I could get Lemon Cuckoo Orpingtons.... And I'm kind of in love haha.

So opinions?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Rocks are great; love their personality. I don't care much for orpingtons.

 

[mshuntjump]

If your looking for meat birds, go with Orpingtons all the way. But as for Lemon Cuckoos, no. The breed is for showing and admiring- not for eating. Go with buff orpingtons- nice, docile birds and can handle cold weather easily.

 

[Spifflove]

BO is top and WR on bottom.