The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[aveca]

And Julie..we sure do remember those huge babies..hope you do post some pics...they are amazing I'm sure..can't wait to see how they are coming along.

 

[aveca]

Here is a video of what looks like English buff cockerels that someone has in with isa hens..I was wondering what their goal was..put more body on isa? Better egg laying in orp? I think people who put up these videos assume we understand what they are trying to accomplish..Nice looking cockerels ...

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[BamaChicken]

I did make a few pics this morning. Not great lighting and they are in there stall pens with a light. Eight weeks old and already looking broad and like little hens

Sorry this is through wire, but limited distance to shoot a pic.. You can see how broad they are and tall

Watching this boy. He will be 8 months old the end of Jan

I couldnt' get a decent pic of these girls this morning. All they wanted to do was stand on their heads eating corn

 

[OSUman]

Maybe they just wanted to add some eye candy to their flock of layers and got some culls off a breeder.

Here is a video of what looks like English buff cockerels that someone has in with isa hens..I was wondering what their goal was..put more body on isa? Better egg laying in orp? I think people who put up these videos assume we understand what they are trying to accomplish..Nice looking cockerels ...

 

[BamaChicken]

A few more just cuz I like Orpingtons even if they are mine.
This a chicken chat pic. Got called to the fence.

Okay I am done. Someone elses turn

 

[rockinpaints]

Wow... he is stunning!!!

Thank you!

 

[aveca]

Julie..looks like patch of 2013 winners to me.. .love the 8 month old..he is fantastic..so now I'm having a nice relaxing afternoon Touring the bama Flock..what a treat after the rough work week!

 

[thedragonlady]

A few more just cuz I like Orpingtons even if they are mine.
This a chicken chat pic. Got called to the fence.

Okay I am done. Someone elses turn

Gorgeous kids as usual Julie ! Love the lacing, and the sheen on your black.

 

[BamaChicken]

Thanks Lynn. I am resting a bit too after two months of working hard and cooking tons of food and washing lots of dishes and enjoying family. I am needing a break. I haven't made soap in nearly two months for lack of time. Am about to do that this afternoon. Seems good to sit without something pressing to do.

I am checking a younger group out to see how the lower temps in the bator worked for hatching more pullets. I am afraid that is another wives tales.

 

[BamaChicken]

Thanks Dragonlady. Just hoping the blacks start laying soon. I really need to hatch some blacks