Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

[zooweemama]

Here is a pic of my Lavender Orps. They are now close to 6 months old. Still waiting for that first egg. I ended up with too many roosters and they are plucking each others tails out. Gonna have to get rid of a few. I would love to know what you all think. I know they are not the best pics. They are HinkJC and English Ramsley bloodlines.

Beautiful!

 

[prettychicks]

Quote: Yes. I will be getting rid of some roosters very soon. I bought 8 chicks and go figure I got mostly roos, but I am grateful for the two hens. I had one more who was camera shy. LOL

 

[prettychicks]

Quote: Thank you. I just love orpingtons! Was so thrilled to get these. Wish I had more hens but it is a start.

 

[thedragonlady]

Thank you so much! I am going to all my fav feed stores today and I hope someone carries them!

Doubtful that feed stores will carry bandettes. If not, go to Cutler supply.

 

[Renie'sPeeps]

I think blue seal carries them

 

[zooweemama]

Doubtful that feed stores will carry bandettes. If not, go to Cutler supply.

Yup you are right. So bummed! I just hate paying the $14 shipping charge. I was so hoping! Thanks so much!

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

I have discovered that when ordering small amounts of items, http://www.strombergschickens.com/prod_detail_list/bird-identification may actually offer a better price. When you add the item cost and the shipping. We ordered a toe punch from Strombergs this spring. It was listed at a higher price, but after the shipping was added, it was several dollars cheaper than anyone else. You have to figure the entire order cost and see who is cheaper. Cutler ships via UPS and Priority Mail. Strombergs ships First Class and Parcel Post.


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Spiral Bands


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[thedragonlady]

The bandettes are worth it, but get light ones with dark numbers. I thought I had photographed all 4 of my Hall Buff O. pullets who are 16 weeks old this morning. Didn't wear my glasses, so here's 2 of them.They look so much alike I kept grabbing the same two! These are very big girls who were not happy about being in a show coop!
First 3 pics of #97.




Here's # 98




I'm very pleased with these girls. I can't wait until they finish out.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

The bandettes are worth it, but get light ones with dark numbers. I thought I had photographed all 4 of my Hall Buff O. pullets who are 16 weeks old this morning. Didn't wear my glasses, so here's 2 of them.They look so much alike I kept grabbing the same two! These are very big girls who were not happy about being in a show coop!
First 3 pics of #97.




Here's # 98




I'm very pleased with these girls. I can't wait until they finish out.

I would

but I have their parents and hatch mates! Vickie, you have done a great job raising these Orps!

 

[prettychicks]

Beautiful Buff Orps!