The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[boykin2010]

If I had the space and the money... I would set up a long building with individual stalls inside leading out to covered outdoor runs... I would have a plumber install automatic waters for each. The building would be wired for electric thus making it possible to run lights, fans etc. I would want a big laundry sink and counter top... shelves, cabinets and a place to quarantine sick birds. I don't want auto feeders because I want to have hands on with my birds so they have a better chance of survival if they get sick. plus I just like spending time with them

This sounds identical to my set up right now. I am really liking it so far and is a lot better than the individual coop set up I used to have.

I have 3 long buildings which each hold 4 adult breeding pens. So, I have 12 breeding pens altogether plus my chicken tractors. All of mine have automatic waterers and automatic feeders. I have electricity in each building and keep lights, and fans going when needed. I can put fans on each side of the building which keeps the air circulating really well when its hot. I have a dump truck come every now and then and drop off a load of white sand. The pens are easy to clean, and I fill with sand every now and then to keep the pens clean. The birds seem to like the sand, and it keeps the pens looking nice. In my barn, I have a feed room with quarantine pens, sinks, shelves, cabinets, and LOTS of feed.

I have found this set up is the easiest/cheapest/most versatile I could find.

Bryce

 

[Don Chandler]

It is very undesirable. A proper black bird like a black Orp should have a green sheen, not a purple one. Since it is specified in the SOP that they should have a green sheen, I'd venture to say it is a fault.\

I know it's hard to get rid of. I have never had that problem with my black bantams. Gayle on the orp board can tell you about what causes it and how to bred out.

 

[Kiniska]

If I had the space and the money... I would set up a long building with individual stalls inside leading out to covered outdoor runs... I would have a plumber install automatic waters for each.   The building would be wired for electric thus making it possible to run lights, fans etc.  I would want a big laundry sink and counter top... shelves, cabinets and a place to quarantine sick birds.  I don't want auto feeders because I want to have hands on with my birds so they have a better chance of survival if they get sick.   plus I just like spending time with them    

We have tons of space. Maybe one day we will have the cash.

 

[Renie'sPeeps]

This sounds identical to my set up right now. I am really liking it so far and is a lot better than the individual coop set up I used to have.

I have 3 long buildings which each hold 4 adult breeding pens. So, I have 12 breeding pens altogether plus my chicken tractors. All of mine have automatic waterers and automatic feeders. I have electricity in each building and keep lights, and fans going when needed. I can put fans on each side of the building which keeps the air circulating really well when its hot. I have a dump truck come every now and then and drop off a load of white sand. The pens are easy to clean, and I fill with sand every now and then to keep the pens clean. The birds seem to like the sand, and it keeps the pens looking nice. In my barn, I have a feed room with quarantine pens, sinks, shelves, cabinets, and LOTS of feed.

I have found this set up is the easiest/cheapest/most versatile I could find.

Bryce

^5 Bryce

 

[delisha]

Thanks Gale and Don

 

[delisha]

Quote: Yes,the discussion about it was pretty detailed on how to breed it out, and what causes it.

 

[tkay6205]

This sounds identical to my set up right now. I am really liking it so far and is a lot better than the individual coop set up I used to have. 

I have 3 long buildings which each hold 4 adult breeding pens. So, I have 12 breeding pens altogether plus my chicken tractors.  All of mine have automatic waterers and automatic feeders. I have electricity in each building and keep lights, and fans going when needed. I can put fans on each side of the building which keeps the air circulating really well when its hot. I have a dump truck come every now and then and drop off a load of white sand. The pens are easy to clean, and I fill with sand every now and then to keep the pens clean. The birds seem to like the sand, and it keeps the pens looking nice.  In my barn, I have a feed room with quarantine pens, sinks, shelves, cabinets, and LOTS of feed.  

I have found this set up is the easiest/cheapest/most versatile I could find. 

Bryce

Sounds awesome. Would love to see some pictures!!

 

[aveca]

BOYKIN2010..It sounds like what we are working on..Instead of going from coop to coop to coop and different heaters for each..I can have one heat source..we just decided it would be a lot easier..husband is a contractor and somone had a newer bigger garage built hauled the one that was perfectly fine away..so we are using that..kind of amazing the things people just throw away, roof trusses and all...plus I want my yard back..instead of stomp fence all over my yard..moving it all to the orchard , vinyard....its just a matter of getting enough time to put it together..wont be overnight for sure..

 

[rebel yell]

Anybody ever have a splash come this white ?

 

[rockinpaints]

Morning BYC friends. Some of you knew I had a family member who was very sick this summer. My sister-n-law lost a very courageous battle with cancer on the eve of Thanksgiving.

A family friend wrote a beautiful tribute to her and I have posted it on my website if anyone is interested in reading about Peg. Tribute to a special Lady
Thank you for the well wishes throughout the summer.
Sincerely,
Nellie