The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[jeremy]

You have to consider though, the size of a bantam UK Orp is actually larger than our American bantams. Just as the UK LF Orps are larger in size than their American cousins. So that potentially could be the reason for the size difference folks are experiencing, not necessarily an outcross to LF.

 

[OSUman]

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THe UK orp bantams are only supposed to be #4.

 

[mediazeal]

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THe UK orp bantams are only supposed to be #4.

OOooo cool, a size scale...
where can I see the sizes/numbers key?

all I can say is my two choc orps from marc are a 10 on the cuteness scale so far
I can't believe I posted that, but they crack me up

 

[pips&peeps]

From www.cheshirepoultry.co.uk/

Weight: Bantams

Male: Not exceeding 4½ lb (2kg)
Female: Not exceeding 3½ lb (1.6kg)

And, that is all we will discuss on standard.......

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

pips&peeps :

From www.cheshirepoultry.co.uk/

Weight: Bantams

Male: Not exceeding 4½ lb (2kg)
Female: Not exceeding 3½ lb (1.6kg)

And, that is all we will discuss on standard.......

We have a copy of the entire UK Standard if anyone wants a copy, just email me at [email protected]​

 

[rebel yell]

Here is my young rooster at about 5-6 months, not a good picture but yall get the idea:

 

[pips&peeps]

big boy!!!!

 

[rebel yell]

Yea, he is getting huge, trying to breed right now but not quite got it down pat yet, I cant wait till the hens start laying !!!!!

 

[pips&peeps]

Hey all, while I was perusing the internet today, I found an orpington color in the UK called harlequin. What is this color? And does anyone have any pictures????

 

[Desirai]

What is the difference between an English Orpington, a Buff Orpington, a Lavender Orpington, etc?

Is it just colorings? Are they sub species?