The BANTAM ORPINGTON Thread

[rebel yell]

No, my rooster was with black pullets the week before this & they was not trimmed either & she is not any more fluffy than the blacks. & they were all good.
I dont get it.

 

[aveca]

My lord those are the cutest birds.

 

[mama2my4]

YAY!! So glad to have found this thread!!

I got my first bantam orps over the summer and I just LOVE these birds. I currently have a flock of 7; 2 blue roos, 2 black pullets and 3 blue pullets. I always want to think I love the blues best, but then there is something about the blacks, too.

I am so eager for them to start laying. I rush out and check every day, but so far nothing!

Here are some recent photos of a few of my birds, taken about a month or so ago before we were covered in snow.










Don't mind his eye, it is just the photo.

I am SO excited to be here are look forward to learning lots!

 

[aveca]

They are beautiful momma2my4...love your weasel proof wire too...

 

[mama2my4]

Can anyone tell me about what age they start to lay at?

 

[Don Chandler]

Can anyone tell me about what age they start to lay at?

My black orp bantams will start laying around 5 months. The chocs seem to take a little longer, don't know if it's the english deal or what.

 

[mama2my4]

My black orp bantams will start laying around 5 months. The chocs seem to take a little longer, don't know if it's the english deal or what.

Thank you!

 

[showinbirds]

Quote: Thanks! Yes, they are imported. They originate from Orpingtons Galore.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

YAY!! So glad to have found this thread!!

I got my first bantam orps over the summer and I just LOVE these birds. I currently have a flock of 7; 2 blue roos, 2 black pullets and 3 blue pullets. I always want to think I love the blues best, but then there is something about the blacks, too.

I am so eager for them to start laying. I rush out and check every day, but so far nothing!

Here are some recent photos of a few of my birds, taken about a month or so ago before we were covered in snow.










Don't mind his eye, it is just the photo.

I am SO excited to be here are look forward to learning lots!

 

[mama2my4]

I am SO excited!!! One of my girls just started laying. I collected her 2nd egg today and gave it to a friend who has a broody! Hopefully my other 4 girls are right behind her.