The BANTAM ORPINGTON Thread

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

Thanks, Tammy. Roo #2 kept bothering me, ie, too short. So you're saying he isn't necessarily too short backed but the tail is. Therefore, I assume, you prefer Roo #1. Am I correct? Most of the other roos are longer in the back/tail or more like Roo #1. There are just too many roos and part of them must be go. How long or old do you think they need to be to look like what they will be as adults?
Thanks for the help!

No. They need to have a longer back going up on an angle flowing into the tail seamlessly. Not a flat back then tail

 

[OSUman]

My black Orpington bantam cockerel. BB at the Connersville IN show. Do note that he is really fluffy, I am working on that in my breeding this year.

 

[Don Chandler]

My black Orpington bantam cockerel. BB at the Connersville IN show. Do note that he is really fluffy, I am working on that in my breeding this year.

Is that the guy you wanted to sell earlier? He's dang nice.

 

[gootziecat]

Beautiful bird!

 

[OSUman]

No, that one was a lot tighter feathered. Might still be interested in selling that one...

Is that the guy you wanted to sell earlier? He's dang nice.

 

[gabrielle1976]

How big are these guys , comparble to a silkie or oeg or serama or what not any pictures with something shows size ? what kind of temperment do theyhave , thanks

 

[Don Chandler]

How big are these guys , comparble to a silkie or oeg or serama or what not any pictures with something shows size ? what kind of temperment do theyhave , thanks

Like a Cochin or little bigger. Very calm birds.

 

[chickengramps]

Great birds for kids. My little one plays with them all the time.

 

[BamaChicken]

My black Orpington bantam cockerel. BB at the Connersville IN show. Do note that he is really fluffy, I am working on that in my breeding this year.

He makes me want black bantams. I love his type and fluff. When yu say you are working on fluff are you trying to get rid of it or increase?. The fluff on him makes him look regal

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Orpington Bantams tend to get too big. We are working to keep ours down in size per the Standard. Here is Nicole at about age 7 and at age 6 with the Buffs. This should give a good comparison on size.