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I have some questions about the typical orpingtons found in hatcheries and such in USA vs the newer to me imported English orpingtons. I haven't been keeping up with breeds lately but now am adding new birds and these certainly look like a nicer bird especially in a dual purpose flock
Is there a difference in productivity (laying), broodiness, behavior, and fertility?
I am not financially able to breed and raise them for eye candy or to sale but I have some opportunities to add some chicks or possibly an adult pair or trio. Since my purpose is to have hens that lay well but will set and raise their young and the culls will make a meaty bird I need to know if there are differences.
Thanks, if this has been covered already, I apologize but there are too many posts on this to go thru them all and googling has not answered my questions.
English and American NON hatchery will definitely be meatier. Also, when it comes to color, I find the chocolate to be the broodiest. I spend every spring kicking them out of the nest.I have some questions about the typical orpingtons found in hatcheries and such in USA vs the newer to me imported English orpingtons. I haven't been keeping up with breeds lately but now am adding new birds and these certainly look like a nicer bird especially in a dual purpose flock
Is there a difference in productivity (laying), broodiness, behavior, and fertility?
I am not financially able to breed and raise them for eye candy or to sale but I have some opportunities to add some chicks or possibly an adult pair or trio. Since my purpose is to have hens that lay well but will set and raise their young and the culls will make a meaty bird I need to know if there are differences.
Thanks, if this has been covered already, I apologize but there are too many posts on this to go thru them all and googling has not answered my questions.