| Orpington |
Orpingtons are big, friendly dual-purpose birds originally developed in the UK, and for many small farms Orpingtons are the only way to go! They're friendly and cold-hardy due to their fluffy plumage. The Buff Orpington is the most popular and all varieties, especially the black and blue, are rare.
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Buff Orpington Hen |
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English
Standard & Bantam
Heavy (7-8 lbs)
Common
Dual
Buff, Black, Blue, White
Good (3/wk)
Brown
Large
Single Comb
No
No
4
Yes
Bears confinement well
Yes
Yes
Calm and patient
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