Russian Orloffs

[chicken farmer]

Yes, I just had my first batch of chicks hatch today. It looks like I've ended up with 9. Not as many as I was hoping for, but a decent number! I'll leave the rest of the eggs in the bator for a few more days to see if there are any late bloomers...they technically weren't due until tomorrow so there's hope!

that looks like good orloff chicks

 

[ashandvine]

Why do you say that?

There is this record of a breeder who had winning Orloffs that I have been reading about in some old literature and I keep hoping his birds will turn up. He was in the state where Ideal is so I thought proximity might mean his birds were theirs... or vice versa. Its a historical/genetic mystery and I am hooked.

 

[KristyHall]

I just lost most of my Orloffs today. Due to family issues I had not kept up with my usual perimeter walking to check the fencing and because of that something managed to get in. I am heart broken. I have already fixed the issue and moved the chickens close to my house. Does anyone have any roosters or cockerels and/or eggs, hens, chicks, for sale?

 

[FridayYet]

I don't have any Orloffs (yet) but just wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your birds.

 

[KristyHall]

I don't have any Orloffs (yet) but just wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your birds.

Thank you. It was a real punch to the gut to see those lovely birds gone.

 

[redrocketrooster]

Thank you. It was a real punch to the gut to see those lovely birds gone.

While it may not be the best source Welp does have pullets.

 

[KristyHall]

While it may not be the best source Welp does have pullets.

Thank you!

 

[KristyHall]

I placed an order for the orloff's at welp. I hope they work out

 

[Alaskan]

I would like to find a home for my rooster from Ideal, I'd hate to put him in the freezer after raising him for over a year. But I have too many roosters and I know it's unlikely he'll find a home. But if anyone in the NJ area wants a roo - he's a tall boy, still has a lot of filling out to do, and he's very quiet (rarely crows) and gentle! And fertile too! LOL

Every time I open this thread to see who has posted, I think "man, that is one good looking RO rooster!" I love his color and his stance.

 

[redrocketrooster]

I placed an order for the orloff's at welp. I hope they work out

Let us know how it goes. I noticed that the chicks did vary in color and are not as dark as other hatcheries but they have impressive beards.