Who else loves their Orps? Orp lovers and Orps ONLY Thread. If you are going to hate on Orps, you aren't allowed.

[CHlCKEN]

Indigo this summer

why do they grow up

 

[CHlCKEN]

Does anyone have information on “feather shredder” or “tail shredder”?

I heard it tossed around as a thing that can pop up with Lavender colorings in Breeds like orpingtons. How can you tell if you chicken has it? I’m not interested in breeding or genes, I’m just curious about it.

 

[DogAndCat36]

I love the looks of orps and plain to get some one day. Why would people have beef against the orps? Do they have health isues?

 

[CHlCKEN]

I love the looks of orps and plain to get some one day. Why would people have beef against the orps? Do they have health isues?

They’re angels, its impossible to have anything against them (as far as I’m concerned!)

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

I just found this thread, and I want to show off Buffy! (I know, very original name).
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I have to say this picture looks like a normal sized chicken, sitting on a foam donut. With feet.

How wonderful!!!!

 

[ColtHandorf]

What’s a WTB? Sorry chicken abbreviations in the morning are hard for me

Whiting True Blue I would imagine?

.... and don't rule out the classic black.

Now, now. We can't mention solid black beauties like Dahlia...

...without mentioning Whites. I know people are like, "Eww, gross a white chicken. How boring...", but they are the sweetest, softest birds I own. They are stunning on the green grass in the spring when it looks like they are clouds floating because you can't see their little feet. People that have gotten them from me call them marshmallows, clouds, puff balls, etc. Did I mention they are soft? lol I think the white gene alters their feather consistency/structure or something.

 

[Painted Calls]

Whiting True Blue I would imagine?



Now, now. We can't mention solid black beauties like Dahlia...

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...without mentioning Whites. I know people are like, "Eww, gross a white chicken. How boring...", but they are the sweetest, softest birds I own. They are stunning on the green grass in the spring when it looks like they are clouds floating because you can't see their little feet. People that have gotten them from me call them marshmallows, clouds, puff balls, etc. Did I mention they are soft? lol I think the white gene alters their feather consistency/structure or something.

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White English Orps are seriously under appreciated.

 

[blacklab]

We are new to chickens, chose BO on purpose because of their favorable characteristics. We got our first batch of eggs last spring. They hatched in July, and we are totally in love with them. Ended up with 2 roos and 4 hens, had to rehome one roo and it broke my heart! But our small flock is much happier with just one rooster. They are 21 weeks and we are eagerly waiting for eggs, but wonder if it's the wrong time of year - getting cold at night (we are in NC) and short days. But even if it's spring until we get an egg, we have still fallen in love with backyard chickens! So happy there is now a thread just for Orps!

 

[blacklab]

I have to say this picture looks like a normal sized chicken, sitting on a foam donut. With feet.

How wonderful!!!!

OPs give new meaning to the word fluffy butt!! I love ours!

 

[CHlCKEN]

White English Orps are seriously under appreciated.

I also really like the Chocolate Orps!