What’s the next big thing after the Orpington craze?

[BlackBart]

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two years ago year it was Buff Brahmas
last year it was FBCM and BLRW
this year Lavender Orps ($120 a dozen for hatching eggs) my buff orps are broody most of the year
people are always looking for Barred Rocks
next hot breed? wish I knew

 

[nuts4chickens]

I'm going to say Silver Sussex and Crele Wyandottes will be next new craze.

 

[phasianidae]

Citron Spangled Hamburg bantams!

And McGraws!

 

[Jake Levi]

Icelandics !

 

[crazyhen]

Creole orpingtons from imported stock. They are just gorgeous. Gloria Jean

 

[Choctaw Valley Farm]

Chocolate Sumatras in the works.

 

[chickendales]

Brody's Broodello :

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These are great looking. I don't think we had them in the US.

Henry

Hey Henry,
Here is one for you, my Salmon Silkies, the best of both worlds!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/20866_dscn1773.jpg

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sign be up for those babies

 

[phasianidae]

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[Egghead_Jr]

Turkens are becoming very popular. Not a breed for my taste but am seeing more and more people with them.

 

[TK Poultry]

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two years ago year it was Buff Brahmas
last year it was FBCM and BLRW
this year Lavender Orps ($120 a dozen for hatching eggs) my buff orps are broody most of the year
people are always looking for Barred Rocks
next hot breed? wish I knew

I just got started on BYC during the Marans BLR Wyandotte explosion! I feel so seasoned remembering that LOL!