Who has raised Buff orpingtons before?

[Cryss]

So sorry

Thank you. And yes I’d have BO hens again, probably will. They really are calm, friendly, docile birds. Just not the males

 

[doomsie]

I've got 3 Buffs, about 5-6 weeks old. They're a little skittish, but adventurous and quite sweet. I think they're all pullets, but it's a little too soon for me to tell. They're very sweet with the rest of my flock, who are a bit younger. The first day I got them, they were all 1.5-2 weeks old. They all looked like they'd been through a fight! Scruffy, feathers ruffled, sort of rangy. Now they're gorgeous, sleek and feathered out. I'm looking forward to seeing how they develop!

 

[HensInTheForest]

We have 2, Buffy and Ginger.

They are both very sweet, always the first to pop in the coop with me when I’m working. Very attentive, love to sit on our laps.

Good producers, and nice to the others around them.

We have 2 lavEnders as well, one very nice the other gal is pretty bold near the top of the order.

One chocolate in the brooder now.

We would get the Buffs again, all of them again really.

 

[Donna-NC]

I am raising 3 buff orpington chicks at the moment and was wondering if anyone else has or is planning to or has some in their flock now!

Those are the only ones I've always had and will always have. Love the breed and the eggs are nice and big.
They may not be the most prolific layers, with an average of six hens in production I usually average 3-5 eggs a day; and for two people that's MORE than enough for us. I sell the occasional carton now and then and freeze several dozen for use during the winter.
My girls are well conditioned as chicks/pullets to being handled and held. They're in a fully fenced and covered run during the weekdays but on the weekends when it's not raining I sit out in the yard or work in the vegetable garden while they free range; when I sit out I usually have a 'lap chicken' to keep me company. They've been known to squabble with each other for space on my lap.
They get broody from time to time but I have a fool-proof method of breaking them that I learned from my grandmother a long time ago and I just run the process and in 3 days no more broody bird.
They get a bit cranky when molting but all hens do so I just avoid any unnecessary touching/handling and give them lots of high protein treats to get the feathers growing.

 

[The Tiny Homestead]

I am raising 3 buff orpington chicks at the moment and was wondering if anyone else has or is planning to or has some in their flock now!

I have two Buff Orpingtons that will be a year old around April 15th, and I totally Love them. One is named Mazie, for the Amazing Chicken, and the other is named Braveheart, be cause when we introduced them to the flock, she went right up face to face with one of the Australorps in all her innocence, and has managed to insert herself between the Aussies on the roost.
Braveheart occasionally flies up on my shoulder during the day, and always flies up when she is reaady for bed at night. She rides on my shoulder into the coop, a bend down a little and she hops onto the roost.
Mazie is a real lap chicken. When we are sitting outside, she will come over and get your attention with a few light pecks and ask to be held. She will settle right down and even take a nap.
They are both good egg producers and sweet companions, no to mention beautiful birds.

 

[ECrow]

I am raising 3 buff orpington chicks at the moment and was wondering if anyone else has or is planning to or has some in their flock now!

I have raised 2 Buff Orpingtons! they have quickly become one of my favorite breeds. My first BO was the closest to a chicken soul mate as I think I’ll ever get, she died during a predator attack last summer at the age of 10 and I doubt I’ll ever find a hen as loving and caring as she was. She was my best friend. My current BO is 2 and is soooo cuddly and follows me around when I’m outside. I got her because I had a lonely chick who needed a friend and I am so happy I did! My flock would not be the same without my Buffs I definitely see why they’re usually listed as the #1 backyard chicken breed.

 

[BOchickmama4]

No. I never had the space. I do have a Chocolate Orpington Bantam (English) who is the same size as my standard breeds. I never knew there was an English and American version until now.

COOL! how long have you had them?

 

[BOchickmama4]

I have 2 buff Orpingtons in my flock and they are the sweetest!

what are their names?

 

[BOchickmama4]

I have one. She was purchased from a breeder who hatched her in May.

Same age as my Buff orpington Roo! the father of my chicks!

 

[BOchickmama4]

Ashley and Bailey

Awww! great names!