The APA needs to recognize lavender Orpingtons. They’re all over the place and everyone wants them. I don’t even own any but they are Orpingtons and they should officially be recognized as such
How do you know if your chicks will turn out to be lavenders? I have three gray Orpington chicks, one has a pale yellow belly that is only slightly different from the gray. Will they be black or lavender?
Heather Johnson I couldn’t tell you to be honest. Most of the lavender Orpingtons I’ve seen will be a mix of gray, blue, and white before their feathers grow out. I know that a lot of chicks that will (when grown) be solid black will have solid black down feathers or will be a mix of buff color and black. It’s really impossible to know what a chick will look like as an adult. You can get a good guess by the time they’re a few weeks old but they’ll still change a lot within that time. The real answer would just be that I don’t know.
So we got 5 under a brooder right now…I chose them for just those characteristics as you described here. I ordered from tractor supply and they mentioned the bird was more or less flightless. I am really hoping that turns out to be the case. In any case, we are kicking ourselves we didn’t get into raising our own chickens years ago. Good video…🌈😃🤙
I loved the video, I have 1 buff but I think she's more redish. I also have a Blue Andalusian & would love to know more about the breed. My Orpington is now at 9 mths showing her Orpington personality. Very sensible & loving. My 2 birds vie over who gets the best part of my lap. They do seem to be opposites in most everything but loving. Thank you for the added information
We, unfortunately, do not have any Brahmas right now, we are trying to get set up with a breeder who does to film. Thanks for the comment, keep a lookout for the Brahma analysis in the future.
So I know this is an old video but I hope you (or anyone that is available and knowledgeable) can help me out. I have an English Buff Rooster and five American Buff hens. I wanted to see what you knew about showing English Orpingtons in the US? Is that not a thing? Also, I've never shown my birds but I hope to hatch Red Orpingtons in the future with a heritage Rhode Island Red rooster, and English Buff Orpingtons. So much to learn.
Hi, its an old video but I am still around. So, english orpingtons are currently not a recognized breed in the US, so you don't normally show them. If you cross a orpington with a RIR, the chicks will come out reddish. However, they will be a cross breed and not a pure bred chicken, they might not be show worthy. The American Poultry Association is the US poultry showing organization as has a wonderful website. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.
So, if someone is selling me "Black Orpington" pullets yet they appear to have black face and comb... are they still Orpingtons or are some other breed?
Yes, I have had Orpington hens for years, but I have never had a rooster. I have had Rhode Island Red, Ameraucana and White Legern roosters all of which have turned out to be extremely aggressive. I am hoping to find a warrior to protect my girls without seeing me as the enemy.
I would suggest a Orpington rooster for that purpose. Keep in mind that much like dogs and people, every rooster has a different personality. My favorite rooster has been a orpington.
Food for thought. These are not mine, but they got them from a commercial hatchery. Unfortunately, hatcheries in the USA only attempt to keep breed standard and do not breed for perfection, even for American Orpingtons, these birds are light in color.
The APA needs to recognize lavender Orpingtons. They’re all over the place and everyone wants them. I don’t even own any but they are Orpingtons and they should officially be recognized as such
I know right!?!
How do you know if your chicks will turn out to be lavenders? I have three gray Orpington chicks, one has a pale yellow belly that is only slightly different from the gray. Will they be black or lavender?
Heather Johnson
I couldn’t tell you to be honest. Most of the lavender Orpingtons I’ve seen will be a mix of gray, blue, and white before their feathers grow out. I know that a lot of chicks that will (when grown) be solid black will have solid black down feathers or will be a mix of buff color and black. It’s really impossible to know what a chick will look like as an adult. You can get a good guess by the time they’re a few weeks old but they’ll still change a lot within that time. The real answer would just be that I don’t know.
I have a beautiful lavender orpington, she has some intense blues all the way down her feathers
So we got 5 under a brooder right now…I chose them for just those characteristics as you described here. I ordered from tractor supply and they mentioned the bird was more or less flightless. I am really hoping that turns out to be the case. In any case, we are kicking ourselves we didn’t get into raising our own chickens years ago. Good video…🌈😃🤙
Those hens look very happy in the garden
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most friendly and civilized breed 👍
I loved the video, I have 1 buff but I think she's more redish. I also have a Blue Andalusian & would love to know more about the breed. My Orpington is now at 9 mths showing her Orpington personality. Very sensible & loving. My 2 birds vie over who gets the best part of my lap. They do seem to be opposites in most everything but loving.
Thank you for the added information
Noted! thx
What about Brahma Chickens? Do you have an analysis on them?
We, unfortunately, do not have any Brahmas right now, we are trying to get set up with a breeder who does to film. Thanks for the comment, keep a lookout for the Brahma analysis in the future.
What is the egg laying ratio of these chickens
1 rooster to approximatly 9 hens
I'm really interested in breeds that don't struggle with disease as much...more heritage breeds
Can you tell me either Austrolop give more eggs or orpengton give more eggs which one is best for egg purpose.
Australorps are better layers compared to orpingtons. Check out my video on Australorps.
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Australorps are better layers but not as docile
So I know this is an old video but I hope you (or anyone that is available and knowledgeable) can help me out. I have an English Buff Rooster and five American Buff hens. I wanted to see what you knew about showing English Orpingtons in the US? Is that not a thing? Also, I've never shown my birds but I hope to hatch Red Orpingtons in the future with a heritage Rhode Island Red rooster, and English Buff Orpingtons. So much to learn.
Hi, its an old video but I am still around. So, english orpingtons are currently not a recognized breed in the US, so you don't normally show them. If you cross a orpington with a RIR, the chicks will come out reddish. However, they will be a cross breed and not a pure bred chicken, they might not be show worthy. The American Poultry Association is the US poultry showing organization as has a wonderful website. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.
So, if someone is selling me "Black Orpington" pullets yet they appear to have black face and comb... are they still Orpingtons or are some other breed?
They are some other breed, with melanistic traits. Even black Orpingtons will have red combs, waddles, and face. With pale skin under their feathers.
i need eggs of oprington hen plz
Do the Orpington roosters tend to be aggressive?
On average, Orpingtons are some of the most docile chickens.
Yes, I have had Orpington hens for years, but I have never had a rooster. I have had Rhode Island Red, Ameraucana and White Legern roosters all of which have turned out to be extremely aggressive. I am hoping to find a warrior to protect my girls without seeing me as the enemy.
I would suggest a Orpington rooster for that purpose. Keep in mind that much like dogs and people, every rooster has a different personality. My favorite rooster has been a orpington.
@@GKGPoultry Thank you. I really appreciate your advice.
Do they make good cross breeds?
Yes, I have crossed them with various breeds with interesting results.
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Where any of them Bresse chickens? If yes. What did you think? Thank you for your time.
We have never dealt with the Bresse, they are quite rare in the USA. However, that would be a very interesting cross.
0:39 Okay, actually that's the "m0m"
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Rode island red
I have some Rode Island red chicks right now, when they grow to maturity I will defiantly do a video. Thanks for the feedback!
They are not pure breeds, the colours here in England are much more ripe.
Sorry, just relalised you stated the difference.
Food for thought. These are not mine, but they got them from a commercial hatchery. Unfortunately, hatcheries in the USA only attempt to keep breed standard and do not breed for perfection, even for American Orpingtons, these birds are light in color.
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I noticed the light coloring. A private breeder could definitely have a better looking strain