The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[thedragonlady]

Our black orpington cockeral

Nice , wide boy !

 

[TheNuttyChick]

Here is a picture I took of one of my favorite Jubilee hens

She's a head turner for sure

 

[little blue]

Nice , wide boy !

Thanks, he was from Irene she has wonderful birds

 

[alibra]

Here is a picture I took of one of my favorite Jubilee hens

She's spectacular!!!

 

[juststruttin]

Our black orpington cockeral

Lovely boy. The photo made me laugh. I almost expected the board to break under his weight.

 

[crazyhen]

You aught to name him Hoss after the big Cartright brother that used to be on Bonanza. Opps , showing my age.

 

[Chickengirl1304]

How long does it take your English orps to molt and return to laying?
Thanks

 

[Happy Chooks]

How long does it take your English orps to molt and return to laying?
Thanks

Mine take a very..................long..................time. They have a lot of feathers to replace.

 

[Irishhenman]

How long does it take your English orps to molt and return to laying?
Thanks

I have found that the weather conditions really impact on the way birds moult. At the moment it is raining and always overcast here but it is not cold as of yet so all of mine are taking an age to moult. When the weather is still pretty warm they moult quicker presumably because there is more grabs and insects about to eat. When the weather suddenly gets cold I have found they all suddenly grow back their feathers in a couple of days to help with the cold. I always give my birds peas, baked beans, meal worms and sardines in oil to give them a protein boost while moulting.

 

[Chickengirl1304]

I have found that the weather conditions really impact on the way birds moult. At the moment it is raining and always overcast here but it is not cold as of yet so all of mine are taking an age to moult. When the weather is still pretty warm they moult quicker presumably because there is more grabs and insects about to eat. When the weather suddenly gets cold I have found they all suddenly grow back their feathers in a couple of days to help with the cold. I always give my birds peas, baked beans, meal worms and sardines in oil to give them a protein boost while moulting.

Thanks for the tips. That makes sense. I've been giving scrambled eggs for some extra protein.