Orpington project

[christy7981]

My mille fleur orpington project had some setbacks but the two females that I have left should lay any day now so I can continue on.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

My mille fleur orpington project had some setbacks but the two females that I have left should lay any day now so I can continue on. View attachment 1691515 View attachment 1691518 View attachment 1691519

They’re lovely!

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

what did you cross to get them? lovely birds

 

[christy7981]

Columbian, black mottled, and buff orpingtons were the original crosses

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Gorgeous!

 

[Gray Farms]

How old are they? That one in the last pic is kind crow faced "long narrow skull". Not sure I'd use her for breeding. May just be the age though.

 

[ColtHandorf]

The mille/jubilee colored hen in the background of that last picture looks fantastic! Congrats on your hard work at working towards the color. They look like they are off to a good start. I plan on playing with B/B/S and Lavender and my Silver-laced Orpingtons to see if I can make some fun colors.

 

[christy7981]

The jubilee in the background is not a project bird but thank you. The mille fleur orpingtons goals are to have the same chevrons and pattern as the d'uccles.

 

[christy7981]

I will need to cross to columbian to fix their tails.

 

[christy7981]