The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[justuschickens59]

She looks like she will definitely have English angle to her tail Which is genrally a 45 degree angle according to my English orp book

Aside from the huge difference in size between the US Orps and the English Orps, the tail is a dead give-away, also the loose feather fluff hanging down versus the "poofy" feathers.

CLementine - note the tail and loose feathers

 

[joletabey]

Both kinds are lovely- and might I inquire as to the English Orp book? I think Julie referred to it. Is it available in the US?

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Beautiful pictures, they sure are growing fast.


I love Bluebelle and really have a thing for the O's still. Not that I don't have a thing for them all.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

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When I ordered mine a few years ago I ordered it from ebay, only place I could find the book was UK and had to have it mailed!! Mailing cost more than the book did! Mine is The Orpington Fowl (second edition) Will Burdette, MBE and Dr. Joseph Batty.

 

[kathyinmo]

Oh, Joy, I love those pictures! I am in love with those big fluffy butts, too! They are just gorgeous!

So, it sounds like that book is hard to find. Will have to keep an eye out for one, for sure!

 

[BamaChicken]

I ordered my Book from Abebooks. It was used but looked new when it arrived. It is a hardback first addition. It was about 70 dollars and 7 to have it mailed. It was shipped from UK. I dont' think they have any here. Barnes and Noble used to carry it but do not anymore.

I took a few pics this evening before I had to go to town. They were not as good as I had hoped for since i was in a hurry.

Joy this one is for you. It is the first pullet I hatched from the egg you sent me.

Here is the light colored cockerel from same hatch and the largest of the two cockerels

I think they are around 4 months

This is a young 6 month old from Charlie

This is a seven month old Charlie and she is very large. this picture doesn't do her justice

 

[kathyinmo]

Awwww, I love that last picture most of all.

She looks so big and fluffy and round!

Julie, I have a boy (from your chicks) that looks just like that second picture! Almost identical, in fact.

 

[joletabey]

Yes, the last picture is beautiful!

Joy- how are my eggs doing? I'm starting to count days on my fingers!

 

[BamaChicken]

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Kathy that is amazing. That particular cockerel is out of Joy's birds

 

[tazcat70]

I was looking at the latest pics and my daughter (who is 8) says with awe in her voice "They are beautiful, and are they for sale?"

Everyone's English Orps are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

I love the progressive photos of Charlie. Does anyone have one for a hen?