The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[kathyinmo]

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OH, oh yes! I forgot .... Of course that is the reason for the legs! I should have remembered!

Here ..... this is for you .....

 

[justuschickens59]

Chery - SHE is a cutie !! Look at the legs and chest on that girl already. And I love that hat

Support stockings could probably be helpful too.

 

[cherylcohen]

and guess what? I'm now thinking about breeding...not english because you guys are such pros but a few other breeds...any votes? thinking maybe sussex..buff, coronation, mille fleur leghorns?? IDK I LIKE BIG BUTTS! but this is for another thread sorry..pm me instead of replying

thanks

AND I have no idea how to do it or what to do or even on my little piece of land if it makes sense...so maybe I need an intervention...

 

[justuschickens59]

I thought you couldn't have roosters???

 

[kathyinmo]

Joy,
Have I ever told you .... I love your avatar! I just love those big ol' ENGLISH Orps!

I LOVE those big ol thick legs, too. Big difference when comparing them to the American Orps legs. Yeah, it must be the European influence, huh...

 

[cherylcohen]

ok well I found out I CAN have roosters, But I only have an acre of land, so I don't want to push my luck with my neighbors. We are in a bit of a valley and the crowing would carry for a long distance. I have 35 hens (one 1 Blue orp boy) not to mention the 7 in the brooder room.

 

[justuschickens59]

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Thanks Kathy !! I love the English Orps too - just such gorgeous birds. And yes, there is a HUGE difference when comparing to American Orps. I love the American Orps too, but can't hold a candle to the English Orps, IMO.

 

[justuschickens59]

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Oh that is great Cheryl !! Does anybody else's hens make more noise than their roosters? My hens make WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more noise than my roosters.

 

[cherylcohen]

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Oh that is great Cheryl !! Does anybody else's hens make more noise than their roosters? My hens make WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more noise than my roosters.

You know what...you've got a really good point there! We can justify just about anything, can't we

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Some English that got to spend the day out and about.

My splash roo whom I think is going to be outstanding

My pullets have started laying

I Have two more pens I need to get ready for winter so will post pics of those as time allows.