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[sclanimals]

I need help with something. What should a 4 month old Orpington pullet weigh? I know cockerels will weigh a little more than a pullet. I am very curious to see what all of your Orp's weigh. Any help ya'll can give me is very much appreciated. Also, at what age is an Orpington done growing?

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I'd be glad to help you, but I don't have a scale that would register something as small as a chicken.

 

[sclanimals]

I just weigh myself without the chicken and then get back on holding the chicken. Try it............please! I even did it today holding my 30lb tom turkey. He was not amused one bit!

 

[perfectly_polish]

My black orp. roo I got from PC, was about 10 pounds at 6 months of age, the splash pullet not too far behind.

Here he is at 6 months-

 

[Buff Hooligans]

PerfPol, where the heck's his tail? He looks Araucana-ish.

 

[perfectly_polish]

Quote:
His tail got picked out but other birds, it's all grown back now

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Quote:
His tail got picked out but other birds, it's all grown back now

Oh good, I bet he's stunning!

 

[sclanimals]

Did you weigh him or is that an estimate on his weight?

 

[sclanimals]

Come on peeps! I know there are orp owners all over BYC. This may seem like a silly question but it's one I really need answered. Thanks again for all your help!

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I have Orps but I don't weigh mine sorry. Orpingtons or any chicken continue to grow and mature way past a year old.