The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[Renie'sPeeps]

Here are some chicks from a trial hatching. They vary in age by a three week span. Hatched from a pair that was very large. A light blue young cock and Splash hen. Both were some of the largest Orps I own. I wanted to see if the cross would produce large offspring. The funny thing is the coloring. The blue chicks are averaging out more dark blue chicks than when I hatched from a Black/splash paring. Good news is I have nearly all blue pullets and two splash cockerels. I will grow these out to see what they turn out like and then may cull the whole bunch. There are a few bantam choc in the pic

Love the face on this cockerel. Looks like he is say "seriously"

Love this five week old although she is to dark. She is a very round little girl. I will def grow her out and see how she turns out type wise

They look nice and chunky

 

[galanie]

Here are some chicks from a trial hatching. They vary in age by a three week span. Hatched from a pair that was very large. A light blue young cock and Splash hen. Both were some of the largest Orps I own. I wanted to see if the cross would produce large offspring. The funny thing is the coloring. The blue chicks are averaging out more dark blue chicks than when I hatched from a Black/splash paring. Good news is I have nearly all blue pullets and two splash cockerels. I will grow these out to see what they turn out like and then may cull the whole bunch. There are a few bantam choc in the pic

Love the face on this cockerel. Looks like he is say "seriously"

Love this five week old although she is to dark. She is a very round little girl. I will def grow her out and see how she turns out type wise

I love that 5 week old too! She's so dark though, you should send her to me.

 

[Elliemae 77]

Ok, new to the breed. I have some LCOs from Richard. They are juveniles so not sure how their type will be yet. My question is ...if they need improvement in the type do I find some nice typey buffs to put with them?

 

[deek]

Do any of you know if Sandy's/Sandra's (orpingtonsgalore) site is down, or has she called it quits? Or, do I remember the site name incorrectly?

 

[delisha]

Do any of you know if Sandy's/Sandra's (orpingtonsgalore) site is down, or has she called it quits? Or, do I remember the site name incorrectly?

I think you do..I guess you could contact her threw Jordan's farms. Looks like The Rare Poultry Society site is down for a few weeks too.

 

[tkay6205]

Updated pics of the buff laced

Oh Nellie, I love them!!!! Ugh how temping

 

[tkay6205]

Here are some chicks from a trial hatching. They vary in age by a three week span. Hatched from a pair that was very large. A light blue young cock and Splash hen. Both were some of the largest Orps I own. I wanted to see if the cross would produce large offspring. The funny thing is the coloring. The blue chicks are averaging out more dark blue chicks than when I hatched from a Black/splash paring. Good news is I have nearly all blue pullets and two splash cockerels. I will grow these out to see what they turn out like and then may cull the whole bunch. There are a few bantam choc in the pic

Love the face on this cockerel. Looks like he is say "seriously"

Love this five week old although she is to dark. She is a very round little girl. I will def grow her out and see how she turns out type wise

I think they are looking great.

 

[boykin2010]

Dee, I just spoke with Sandy. She said her website should be up and running again by Monday.

Bryce

 

[Kiniska]

I will have babies soon! So excited!!! Cannot wait to post my own pictures.

 

[jimmythechicken]

Here are some chicks from a trial hatching. They vary in age by a three week span. Hatched from a pair that was very large. A light blue young cock and Splash hen. Both were some of the largest Orps I own. I wanted to see if the cross would produce large offspring. The funny thing is the coloring. The blue chicks are averaging out more dark blue chicks than when I hatched from a Black/splash paring. Good news is I have nearly all blue pullets and two splash cockerels. I will grow these out to see what they turn out like and then may cull the whole bunch. There are a few bantam choc in the pic

Love the face on this cockerel. Looks like he is say "seriously"

Love this five week old although she is to dark. She is a very round little girl. I will def grow her out and see how she turns out type wise

love the lacing on those nice dark blues look great