Buff Orpingtons
These birds are very placid creatures, making them very popular with kids. They lay an average sized light cream coloured egg. Mostly bred as show birds, these birds lay around 200-230 eggs per year. Although there are many types of Orpinton the Buff seems to be the most common.These have been recognised as a breed since 1901,originated in England. Also a good hatcher of eggs and wonderful mother to their young. We are hoping to start breeding the black variety of these late this year, or early next year. They are lazy birds that love to soak up the sun whenever they get the chance.
Some characteristics of an Orpington are:
- Heavy (7 to 10 pounds),
- Soft, profuse feathering, which almost hides the legs of the bird,
- Curvy shape with a short back and U-shaped underline,
- A small head with a small comb.
- Large and usually tame
- Its fluffy feathers that makes it look distinctively large.
Besides the original colors (black, white, buff, blue), lots of other varieties exist today, e.g. porcelain ( = Jubilee, speckled), red, mottled and birchen. The original colors are still the most widely bred varieties. Many colors are still being thought of and bred today. The Orpington chicken is a highly docile bird and is suitable for families with small children. They are very popular and their popularity is increasing. They also tend to be smarter than other breeds, some Orpingtons have learned tricks and they usually come when their name is called.
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