Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

[lildinkem]

I missed it Ray. Can you tell me what post on this thread said this was the worst example of an Orp? I thought you were talking about your Lemon Cuckoo. I don't think this is a bad Orp.

 

[Reyvaughn]

That is the United Orp webpage - I was asking about the black Orps on their page because both had very different shapes and different tails.

See, my problem is that the breeder I got my Orps from told me to keep the blue Orp w/ the tall, streamy, Australorp like tail. I liked the wide boy I first posted of my pictures. The above boys are mine and the last picture of the three cockerels are the three I was told were the worst examples of Orps I own.

In the end, I have a lead on English Orps and If I can get a nice black from the breeder, I will. I have no intentions of breeding BBS Orps, just black and lavs. But, I do like this blue and if he's of decent quality, maybe I can use him later on to improve on type. So, I basically needed to see what a nice, SOP Orp really looks like because I am totally getting mixed messages here.

 

[lildinkem]

You should wait till year's end. The best breeders usually will have extra cockerels to get rid of. And you can get a good one cheap. Like for $20. Even come by August they become available. I agree. the best looking male is in the first pic. Frost prolly. But that is no biggie. I have a nice Buff orp who I got cheap with the same thing. That is why he was sold. But he is very nice for my needs. Be patient and make a few calls to the better breeders who you trust and you will get what you need.

That is the United Orp webpage - I was asking about the black Orps on their page because both had very different shapes and different tails.

See, my problem is that the breeder I got my Orps from told me to keep the blue Orp w/ the tall, streamy, Australorp like tail. I liked the wide boy I first posted of my pictures. The above boys are mine and the last picture of the three cockerels are the three I was told were the worst examples of Orps I own.

In the end, I have a lead on English Orps and If I can get a nice black from the breeder, I will. I have no intentions of breeding BBS Orps, just black and lavs. But, I do like this blue and if he's of decent quality, maybe I can use him later on to improve on type. So, I basically needed to see what a nice, SOP Orp really looks like because I am totally getting mixed messages here.

 

[lildinkem]

This is Larry. He is going to hook up with a few of my layers specials. I was told he can be shown as an Australorp. And I hate to cull a bird if there is a place for him. So Larry will be getting a place of his own. Furnished with his own women.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Here is the boy I was going to/may still keep (one in front, standing sideways):



This is an old picture, while he still had his comb. He's the largest (widest) and fluffiest of my 5 boys. My Lavender isn't looking to bad, but his has a tail like an Australorp - as do 2 of my other Orp boys' tails. The other Orp has, as was told to me, a 'pinched' tail. I know there is more to an Orpington than a tail, but that is my main concern as it affects the overall type/shape of the bird.

I think he looks very good in that picture. I don't care how big an orp is- if they don't have a nice curve and wide body I don't keep them. As long as he has dark eyes, good temperment, and no other major culls, IMO you're good to go with him.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Here is what won Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed at Crossroads Joint National. They are are extreemly good on type.

Here is what artist Diane Jacky felt the Orpington should look like.

Here is what artist Diane Jacky felt an Australorp should look like.

Diane was one of the artist for the Standard of Perfection.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Here is our project Gold Laced Orpington male.



Today we located and purchased two very nice Gold Laced Wyandotte hens....with SINGLE combs! A member of our church had them. He also ahd some Red Wattle Hogs. Guess you never know where to look. We will be offering a few eggs from these soon. Meanwhile, we will be hatching some for ourselves. Culling heavy for type and the yellow in the shanks/feet.


Note: He really looks good on type, but takes a poor photo.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

HOLY #$$% That's the biggest rooster I've ever seen. He's AMAZING. And that's a GREAT photo of both roosters w/ the kids.

Do you know what the big guy weighs? I have a BO hen and she tips the scales at 5lbs. Which is small for a BO. But I'm amazed at how much bird she is when I pick her up.

We have never weighed him or any of our large fowl Orpingtons. We also have Blacks, Blues, Self Blue, Splits to Self Blue, and a Gold laced Project. They are all as large as he is. All are gentle. With breeding season here, we do not want the birds handled a lot. The kids keep walking up holding a bird. This evening I was walking in the paddock and had to scoop two hens out of my way or step on them. They would not move. The males never bother any of the children. Extreemly gentle for such giants!

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Here is our project Gold Laced Orpington male.



Today we located and purchased two very nice Gold Laced Wyandotte hens....with SINGLE combs! A member of our church had them. He also ahd some Red Wattle Hogs. Guess you never know where to look. We will be offering a few eggs from these soon. Meanwhile, we will be hatching some for ourselves. Culling heavy for type and the yellow in the shanks/feet.

Note: He really looks good on type, but takes a poor photo.


That's cool. Is it fun making a new Color? I want to but don't have much land or money and parents wouldn't want me to have any more chickens. He is very pretty.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

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Today we located and purchased two very nice Gold Laced Wyandotte hens....with SINGLE combs! A member of our church had them. He also ahd some Red Wattle Hogs. Guess you never know where to look. We will be offering a few eggs from these soon. Meanwhile, we will be hatching some for ourselves. Culling heavy for type and the yellow in the shanks/feet.

Note: He really looks good on type, but takes a poor photo.

That's cool. Is it fun making a new Color? I want to but don't have much land or money and parents wouldn't want me to have any more chickens. He is very pretty.


Thanks. Here are some more photos of him and his single comb Gold laced Wyandotte hens.