The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[Tuffoldhen]

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Don't give up!! Have patience, could be since they were set under a hen and then moved to the bator right? Fingers crossed!!

Yes, good memory...

Oh could that effect it???

They w3re all moving around on day 18

Temps and humidity could affect them yes. Mine always hatch on day 21 or 22. Slow pokes!!! Good luck!

 

[Germaine_11.20]

It seems that Orps sometimes take a little longer than usual. They are big chicks!

 

[justuschickens59]

Any progress Cheryl? Have you candled them to see if you see any little beaks or movement?

 

[justuschickens59]

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"Royal Blue Orpingtons" I LOVE IT !!!

Your eggs are still cooking Jeremy. Im' getting ready to candle and see what I can see in there. Yours and Beth's excitement is contagious !

 

[jeremy]

I'm crossing my fingers for you Cheryl,

Lockdown is always so stressful!

 

[jeremy]

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"Royal Blue Orpingtons" I LOVE IT !!!

Your eggs are still cooking Jeremy. Im' getting ready to candle and see what I can see in there. Yours and Beth's excitement is contagious !

I was hoping somebody saw my mention of "Royal Blue Orps", I'm glad you like it! I think it's very fitting.
In all seriousness the pictures of Winston and Clementine are some of the bluest blues I've ever seen in chickens. Especially on Winston. They don't look "steely blue gray" like other blues I've seen, (not only in Orps) so I think the name could be very fitting! And what better way to establish your line then with a very unique name?

I'm crossing my fingers for my babies too, I keep hearing in the back of my head "don't count your chickens before they hatch"... BUT I CAN'T HELP IT! Those little ones need to get a move on,

 

[cherylcohen]

Just said goodbye to Rob and Emily (nifty) had them and their girls for for dinner such darling girls...anyway nothing happening on the piping front

 

[joletabey]

Cheryl, anything this morning?

I like the "Royal Blue" thing, too - something this special needs to be set apart, in my opinion.

Joy I hope the hatch is 100%!!!

 

[Hennypen]

Dumb question from a newbie... Can these be shown are are they the wrong type for the US?

 

[jeremy]

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My thoughts exactly!