Russian Orloffs

[sarjaysar]

My Orloffs now 12 weeks (ish)

First pic is Lavender Araucana on right!!

 

[CherieAmie]

For anyone interested in hatchery orloffs, Ideal Hatchery has them in stock right now!

https://secuservices.com/ideal/newideal/selectproduct.aspx?qty=1&ID=SPROP&Product=422

 

[ashandvine]

My Orloffs now 12 weeks (ish)

This one with the white... was it an ebay deal? I saw some in there that were predominantly white like this. I was thinking they could be a good start on working toward white Orloffs.

 

[sarjaysar]

I did get the eggs off a seller on Ebay in the UK

 

[SusanRenee]

Hi! I'm growing out my very first group of Russian Orloffs, just wanted to share the little fluffy butts before they head out to the coop brooder tomorrow...

 

[ashandvine]

I did get the eggs off a seller on Ebay in the UK

Darn British. Always so far away lol

We have three chicks... hoping for more but fertility has been low here.

 

[RiddleMe]

My Orloffs now 12 weeks (ish)

This one with the white... was it an ebay deal? I saw some in there that were predominantly white like this. I was thinking they could be a good start on working toward white Orloffs.

I have a couple with about that much white from Welp, waiting to see how they feather out after their next molt before I decide what to do with them. Wondering if it's just their base color genetics and they will still molt in dark or stay that white. The funny thing is, the one in the first pic with the awesome beard was incredibly slow to feather in. Ignore his back, he's still trying to re-feather after some picking issues, but they are 9 weeks in these pics and he still isn't completely feathered on his shoulders or neck. But I wouldn't have expected such a nice beard so early from him.

edited to add pics

 

[Time-Out]

What happens to those that are too white, do they get culled?

 

[NCSprout]

"I do suggest joining Curtis Flannery's Orloff Club, the SPPA and the APA."

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Heather I do have a question for you. I have tried repeatedly to reach Mr. Flannery without success. Email, telephone, snail mail...all without so much as "hello". I have been trying for a couple of years now, even attempting to reach him through Mr. Casper. Could you please clue me in on how I can reach him regarding the club and his birds. I have his line indirectly, but would love to talk with him regarding acquiring some directly from him. PM me if you prefer, but I know there are some who would appreciate the info.
I think we all can agree we need to focus on preserving the true Orloffs. It is sad that there are people out there selling things like the "splash with heavy markings" and other "new colors" as true Orloffs. [/FONT]

 

[RiddleMe]

What happens to those that are too white, do they get culled?

IF I decide to breed this group, then yes, I would probably cull the ones with too much white unless there was just some outstanding structural aspect that made them worth a test breeding. I think they are actually very pretty and have a large mixed layer flock they can go to and be eye candy. But I haven't decided if I will breed any of them, they were intended as a filler until I can get some quality birds from a breeder. Being hatchery, I'm guessing they will all be well under weight, and who knows what hidden genetics they may have, which just means that much more to work on. But I am withholding final judgement for now until I see them grown/filled out as there are a few that do show some promise.