That pic of your avitar is nice. Is that your roo? I am slowly but surely expanding my pens. It is very important to me to have them a secure place to live so it is slow going. Hopefully in the near future.Welcome to BYC! Feel free to join in the conversation anytime. I have Lavender Orpingtons but I used to have Buff Orps. I love them for many reasons. Kind of got my eye on Blue Orps now. I keep my flock separate from each breed. I have Black Copper Maran chicks that I recently got and somehow will just keep adding pens. I really enjoy having chickens and it is relaxing to just sit and watch them. Good luck with your chickens. I have English blues... and love them dearly... Just got some English Buffs and Jubilees this week