Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

[cherylcohen]

oh good! anyone know about the splits and lavender?

Older? any guesses on age

 

[wilds of pa]

Yup fluff doesn't seem to be a problem in breeding here and we got lots and lots of it..

happy birds make happy breeders and layers..

 

[lildinkem]

Come to think of it, I don't know many LF breeds that are fluffy that lay alot of eggs compared to their lesser fluff LF birds. My Buff Cochins has ALL my Orps beat in Fluff, and I guess someone needs to tell them to lay more. Maybe it is a Large fowl thing?

 

[joletabey]

Re: blacks molting out white or white tipped wing feathers when older- how much older?

 

[lildinkem]

I wouldn't blink an eye at any odd feathers till their at least 7 months old. A friend I know has a Blue that had some Red feathers poppin out of it's eyebrows. She was ready to whack him. But, since this bird is from a super quality bloodline, she held off, and the bird molted out ALL the Red feathers and now looks fantastic.

 

[austradork]

Here's a pic of my lovely buff orpington Dixie. And another of Dixie drying off post-bath in my boyfriend's arms. Both two of the truest loves of my life!

 

[tazcat70]

Fluffy does not equal a poor egg layer. Most of your fluffy breeds were bred with the emphasis on looks versus production, they were the cherished hobby. The fluffier birds are also a dual purpose bird, meat AND eggs, and for a longer duration.

Bring on the fluff!

 

[poularde]

Hey Tonya I have been wanting to thank you. I purchased some eggs from you. They are all developing! Nice packing job.

Mine should hatch June 3rd. Hopefully I will chic pics to post. The Orpington seems like a lovely breed. I love all the pics.

 

[chickenlittle32]

HI everyone...I have some Blue and Black Orps that are 12 weeks old in a couple more days...they are looking good....but when do they start to lay...I am sure I still have quite some time....just wanted to know about an estimate....

 

[lildinkem]

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I agree bring it on.
I guess you do admit that there are some breeds that are VERY FLUFFY and lay alot. Which ones? lolol I'd like to know?