The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread
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The biggest difference is the standard which they are bred to. The Imported English Orpingtons, at least my flock is, bred to the British Standard as compared to the birds which we have here in the States being bred to the American Standard.
There are visible differences between the two, the Imported Orps have a different shapes and type than the US birds. I also don't think I've ever seen lacing quite as distinct in any other breed like the Blue Imports have.
They are WONDERFUL and GORGEOUS birds, there really isn't anything like them.
The biggest difference is the standard which they are bred to. The Imported English Orpingtons, at least my flock is, bred to the British Standard as compared to the birds which we have here in the States being bred to the American Standard.
There are visible differences between the two, the Imported Orps have a different shapes and type than the US birds. I also don't think I've ever seen lacing quite as distinct in any other breed like the Blue Imports have.
They are WONDERFUL and GORGEOUS birds, there really isn't anything like them.
Jeremy, thanks for the info. I have had orpington's before that I bought from breeders here on BYC, but I don't know if they were imported blood lines or not. Your birds are gorgeous!!! Do you have any eggs or chicks for sale? Thanks again!!
How much would it cost to buy a pullet or two of this breed and have it shiped to california?
Do you guys agree with the sexes of these? At 5or 6 weeks we are guessing
Larger alltogether and more prominent comb and waddles so Rooster upfront with hen the one further back
Another pic of ?hen?
And the two in the earlier post Blue hens
Larger alltogether and more prominent comb and waddles so Rooster upfront with hen the one further back
Another pic of ?hen?
And the two in the earlier post Blue hens
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Agree - it is not about the money. We feel it is more important to preserve the breed and produce quality over American-English quantity.
Your quality isn't the same as everyone else's, you shouldn't be putting people down just because they're working at doing something different then you, or are trying to avoid inbreeding.
Not sure what you mean by 'putting people down'...but if you as a buyer are in the market to buy a English breed - I believe you should receive what you 'think' you are getting. I would think if you paid X dollars for an item - regardless of the item - you want to get what you are paying for. If you pay the money to get an English Orp. - get something that is cross breed - then I would expect you to get upset.
If people want to breed American-English, 3/4 English, 1/2 English or any type of variation from a Pure English - that's ok - just don't take advantage of buyers and simply be truthful in your transaction. It is really not that hard.
In the end - the birds of the handful of people here that have the pure English Orps will surely represent a different look than a cross.....whether it be good or bad ... that is the buyers opinion.
Agree - it is not about the money. We feel it is more important to preserve the breed and produce quality over American-English quantity.
Your quality isn't the same as everyone else's, you shouldn't be putting people down just because they're working at doing something different then you, or are trying to avoid inbreeding.
Not sure what you mean by 'putting people down'...but if you as a buyer are in the market to buy a English breed - I believe you should receive what you 'think' you are getting. I would think if you paid X dollars for an item - regardless of the item - you want to get what you are paying for. If you pay the money to get an English Orp. - get something that is cross breed - then I would expect you to get upset.
If people want to breed American-English, 3/4 English, 1/2 English or any type of variation from a Pure English - that's ok - just don't take advantage of buyers and simply be truthful in your transaction. It is really not that hard.
In the end - the birds of the handful of people here that have the pure English Orps will surely represent a different look than a cross.....whether it be good or bad ... that is the buyers opinion.
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That's not an easy question to answer. It would depend on whether or not the birds are 100% English or 75% or so on. It also depends on the quality of the birds the breeder produces, or how closely they match the English standard. You would probably do best to contact a local breeder. Most of us on this thread have our home state listed with our names. You can click "PM" below their name and ask them directly.
Good Luck. I hope you're able to find some.
That's not an easy question to answer. It would depend on whether or not the birds are 100% English or 75% or so on. It also depends on the quality of the birds the breeder produces, or how closely they match the English standard. You would probably do best to contact a local breeder. Most of us on this thread have our home state listed with our names. You can click "PM" below their name and ask them directly.
Good Luck. I hope you're able to find some.
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