The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[Renie'sPeeps]

And see that is where I would totally disagree with Dragonlady. I like the fluff. I have never had mine DQ' d for that.
Everyone is entitled to breed them for what they like them to look like. I do show but that is not the reason I wanted the Imported version of Orpingtons. I like their size , their width, their fluff and the look.
If you want them to look fluffless then I say go for it. Just not what I am going to do. Also in my humble opinion, why even bother with imported birds since you can get the ones with no fluff here already. I had great big Orpingtons that did not look like Australorps prior to what I have now. I have worked hard to get that fluff on them.
Not trying to start any type of arguments, just saying there are more than one opinion on this subject.
Not trying to say I am right. Just saying I have lots of people asking for chicks, eggs. and birds and I breed them for fluff. When I look at Orps i would like to have or cross into my flock I dont look to see if they are from any particular line. I look to see how they look on a consistant basis and their flock mates. Any whooo that is my opinion for what it is worth to anyone.

^ yep.. what she said.

 

[Renie'sPeeps]

If you don't cover the big holes somehow and some time occurs between the chicks hatching, the older ones will climb on the egg carton, eggs, or each other, through the big holes. I waited too long obviously, but didn't want to cool down the hatcher by opening it too much since some chicks were wet. Timing is everything. It takes practice in opening the hatcher lid and then the suet feeder lid in a quick motion.


My solution was to cover the suet feeder so that the lid can be opened. I did it with lingerie bag material and zip ties. Took a few minutes, but now in between I just hose it down and then wash it in the dishwasher, I've also sprayed it with a bleach solution and a few minutes rinse and then allow to air dry. It depends on how much time you have.


Be sure that the suet lid is closed tightly. Chicks can, and will, push the lid open and get out. Mine did.

Dee... why not just put the cage inside the bag... can put several in one bag. ")

 

[Renie'sPeeps]

Pictures

I took some pics of my crele/legbar orps this evening (finally a nice day

) They are quite fluffy, maybe too fluffy from what I have been reading here today? But I like them like that

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Very Very pretty Nellie

 

[thedragonlady]

Pictures

I took some pics of my crele/legbar orps this evening (finally a nice day

) They are quite fluffy, maybe too fluffy from what I have been reading here today? But I like them like that

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They re lovely, Nelli, and you CAN see their legs and feet. They could raise nice dry, warm chicks !

 

[Reyvaughn]

Creles are my favorite variety. GLOs and Chocolates are a very close second, for sure.

Any more pics of your Creles? Any of you? I could stare at them all night.

 

[Phantom_Rooster]

This all I have to show for now. He has nice size. I will say, Thank you Bryce.

 

[Christabelle]

I think you birds are absolutely fabulous.

Wow! Beautiful!!!

 

[aveca]

Nellie, they are amazing!!

phantom, wonderful black...

 

[delisha]

Phamtom..rolling thunder came to mind seeing that black from the front.

 

[galanie]

Phamtom..rolling thunder came to mind seeing that black from the front.

 

LOL Great description! You're right! Rolling Thunder! nice birds, all.