I can't speak from experience as I am now raising our 1st flock, but I'm in the part of the northwest with pretty harsh winters & chose 4 orpingtons in our mixed flock for what I've read about their cold hardiness & being so affectionate & great with kids. I have seen tons of pics of kids holding orpingtons online. We have 3 at 8 weeks old, & 1 at 3 weeks old, and so far they are just as sweet & affectionate as can be.Hello! I am thinking about getting orpington has I have hear they are good with kids, and egg production. Does anyone know how they are with cold weather? We live in the northeast, and have some rough winters at times!Thanks
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