my initial thought was you are holding it wrong unless you are despuring it. also not many wear button up and handle chickens... but with all that said we do love our one buff orpington... golden retriever of chickens.
Buff Orpingtons are the best chickens. I have one thats almost 7 years old and she's still just as lively as she was when she was young, still lays eggs too.
I doubt these Buff Orpington genetics are "great". All this man cares about is shape and color. Egg production, efficient use of feed, foraging ability, health, weather resistance, social ability, gentleness, not being aggressive with children, growth, temperament, and all the other reasons most people actually want to raise Orpingtons? No mention. This is apparently for poultry shows that degrade the breed by focusing on appearance over function. Orpingtons used to lay more eggs than most of the ones sold today. While there are still good Orps being bred, many lines have been turned into less efficient, less productive show chickens by these attitudes that value adherence to appearance standards matters more than the actual virtues of this chicken breed or of any chicken. Most chicken owners want a better chicken, not one that matches a show description or drawing exactly.
I know that Orpingtons are English birds and I believe they all show under the "English" class/category but, is the bird you're holding considered an American or English Orpington. Which SOP do you breed to? Thank you! He is a gorgeous bird and it's often hard to tell the difference between a very nice American and English when not in person.
Sustainable Poultry Network - USA - Thank you so much! I thought you would say that. Again...gorgeous bird and when done right (like you have here) it's hard to tell unless they're standing. Great video and your story about breed standards goes for so many breeds out there as well.
I am wanting to find a breed that doesn't fly well, in hopes that they can't fly over our fence. Do you happen to know how high Orpingtons can fly? I've considered Cochins also.
They can still fly over a normal size fence. We had chickens in the neighbors yard pecking and scratching the neighborhood. We had to extend the height of the fence to keep them where we wanted them.
@@Sugarsail1 It's not even nescessary to clip their wings, they can barely even get over a 30 cm fence. And if one of them do, by some miracle, manage to get their fat butt over it, they're flock animals. They're not going to leave their friends. The only reason you need a fence is to keep predators away, and for that reason, I would look up what kinds you have in the neighbourhood and choose a fence based on that.
Hello thank you for your demonstration I'm very interested in getting good quality birds. I would rather order quality birds then order more of what I have from the hatcheries. We live in the Panhandle of Northern Idaho, the breeds that I've come to know are: Buffs, Speckled Sussex Cochin Silkies Wyandottes Faverolles If you know where I can get quality birds that would be great, Thank you for you time.
Cover the eyes and dangle the head downwards and a chicken wiill calm down. That's why they put them through a dark tunnel at tje beginning of the processing plant..
Beautiful bird and nice explanation :-) Can you please help me on how I see difference on male and female orpington chickens ?? I have 5 chickens 6 weeks old, you can see them here th-cam.com/video/naphOY7qQIY/w-d-xo.html I hope you have time to help me tell the difference, thanks :-) Btw I think there is 2 roosters and 3 hence, but I'm really not sure, as I normally work with ducks and these are our first Orpington chickens.
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I always love how they run, we had two and they were best friend and didn't bully any pekins
Guy: Blah blah blah
Buff: Dude can i get my head out of your armpit.
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my initial thought was you are holding it wrong unless you are despuring it. also not many wear button up and handle chickens... but with all that said we do love our one buff orpington... golden retriever of chickens.
He likes it don't worry.
@@Shep01 I used to dress up for work, then feed the hen. So ya, no white button up left without poop
@@vampoftrance i could see how it would keep him calm.... at least.
Buff Orpingtons are the best chickens. I have one thats almost 7 years old and she's still just as lively as she was when she was young, still lays eggs too.
Thank you I love your story, thank you for sharing the knowledge you have acquired
I had a mix of partridge Cochin and buff Orpington she won the fair too
You're a good salesman but I'm already sold on this breed.
drop dead gorgeous!
But doesnt he have 6 comb points?
I name all my buff orpingtons Peaches.
Spoken like a true salesman.
He'S gOtTa GrEaT BoDy
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The chicken tho LOL
He bites you and hates you
I doubt these Buff Orpington genetics are "great". All this man cares about is shape and color. Egg production, efficient use of feed, foraging ability, health, weather resistance, social ability, gentleness, not being aggressive with children, growth, temperament, and all the other reasons most people actually want to raise Orpingtons? No mention. This is apparently for poultry shows that degrade the breed by focusing on appearance over function. Orpingtons used to lay more eggs than most of the ones sold today. While there are still good Orps being bred, many lines have been turned into less efficient, less productive show chickens by these attitudes that value adherence to appearance standards matters more than the actual virtues of this chicken breed or of any chicken. Most chicken owners want a better chicken, not one that matches a show description or drawing exactly.
word. why care about the amount of spikes on his comb?
Really looking forward to more overviews especially of the Lamona.
well, it looks like I have buff orpingtons that are good breed standard. All the points you made, my birds fulfill them! Thank you!
What about personality?
Personality is very important. Glad you asked!
Round boi! We can finally see his face at 2:01
I live in eastern North Carolina. Where can I obtain some good buff Orphington chicks? Thank you so much for your help!
Cottage Keeper email me for an order form - jim@spnusa.com
What if people examined human beings like this...
I know that Orpingtons are English birds and I believe they all show under the "English" class/category but, is the bird you're holding considered an American or English Orpington. Which SOP do you breed to? Thank you! He is a gorgeous bird and it's often hard to tell the difference between a very nice American and English when not in person.
Dana Novak thanks for your kind words! I always breed BO to the APA Standard!
Sustainable Poultry Network - USA - Thank you so much! I thought you would say that. Again...gorgeous bird and when done right (like you have here) it's hard to tell unless they're standing. Great video and your story about breed standards goes for so many breeds out there as well.
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Does it taste better?
glad to see someone appreciate the breed standards. Will there be a 2017 show? I couldn't find any info about one on the website.
I think he has to much leg though. But overall a good bird
i have 4 buff opigtonton 3 hens 1rooster
I am wanting to find a breed that doesn't fly well, in hopes that they can't fly over our fence. Do you happen to know how high Orpingtons can fly? I've considered Cochins also.
Sarah McKay Orpingtons have small wings in comparison to their bodies, and can't fly as high as other chickens
They can still fly over a normal size fence. We had chickens in the neighbors yard pecking and scratching the neighborhood. We had to extend the height of the fence to keep them where we wanted them.
just clip their wings
@@Sugarsail1 It's not even nescessary to clip their wings, they can barely even get over a 30 cm fence. And if one of them do, by some miracle, manage to get their fat butt over it, they're flock animals. They're not going to leave their friends.
The only reason you need a fence is to keep predators away, and for that reason, I would look up what kinds you have in the neighbourhood and choose a fence based on that.
I have Rhode Island Reds and buff orpingtons strictly for Eggs 🥚🥚
If you like buff Orpington's come to England and learn its real history buff is the colour Orpington Kent south east London is were it was founded
Hello thank you for your demonstration I'm very interested in getting good quality birds. I would rather order quality birds then order more of what I have from the hatcheries.
We live in the Panhandle of Northern Idaho, the breeds that I've come to know are:
Buffs,
Speckled Sussex
Cochin
Silkies
Wyandottes
Faverolles
If you know where I can get quality birds that would be great,
Thank you for you time.
Eileen Simpson email me, jim@spnusa.com
Where or from whom in eastern North Carolina did you get that beautiful rooster. I am also from Eastern NC:; looking to start out with orpingtons
Uhhhhh I dont think he likes being held like that. ..... he looks identical to MY Biff Orp named, "Qtip".
Are they noisy?
roosters are noisy
How do I get hatching eggs?
My little Buffy doesn't look anywhere near as resplendent as your chickie. I love her just the same but I wouldn't mind having a real buff Orpington
How do I get a hold of you?
jim@spnusa.com
so how do I tell if I have one up to breed standard?
That is why I just buy from people that breed theirs to show!
What hatchery do you order from? Planning to order some early spring next year!
Thanks
Joe
East TN
Joe Birdwell email me: jim@spnusa.com
I would like to know where you order as well. I have buff orphington hens. I want a nice rooster. Thank you
Your buff orpington still lacks inbody confirmation he is not exhibition quality.
Why in the hell are you holding the bird that way oh my gosh I can’t watch this
Lol. That’s how you kindly hold chickens. They find it relaxing to be upside down close to your body. They will even fall asleep.
Erin Dominguez If that is the case then I am sorry. I would have never guessed that to be the case. I have never seen that before. God bless you!
@@petalacres3686 That is not true. They hate it. They don't fall asleep, they play dead, hoping you will put them down.
Cover the eyes and dangle the head downwards and a chicken wiill calm down. That's why they put them through a dark tunnel at tje beginning of the processing plant..
Beautiful bird and nice explanation :-)
Can you please help me on how I see difference on male and female orpington chickens ?? I have 5 chickens 6 weeks old, you can see them here th-cam.com/video/naphOY7qQIY/w-d-xo.html
I hope you have time to help me tell the difference, thanks :-)
Btw I think there is 2 roosters and 3 hence, but I'm really not sure, as I normally work with ducks and these are our first Orpington chickens.
Really???? You half buff color but not buff Orpington chickens that's so 🤣🤣🤣 funny to 🙉🙉
هههه
Stop holding like that wtf…byeeee