AV Bird Hatchery
BUFF ORPINGTON. (Accepting Preorders for 2024)
Regular price
$4.20 USD
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$4.20 USD
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Description
| Type: | Standard Chicks |
| Origin: | English |
| Purpose: | Dual |
| Availability: | Mid Jan - End of Oct |
| Comb Type: | Single |
| Egg Color: | Brown |
| Egg Size: | Large |
| Rate of Lay: | 156/Year |
| Broodiness: | Yes |
| Temperament: | Docile |
| Leg Style: | Clean |
| Heat Tolerance: | Not Especially |
| Cold Tolerance: | Hardy |
| Mature Male Weight: | 10 lbs |
| Mature Female Weight: | 8 lbs |
The Orpington has a heavy, broad body with a low stance, and the down from their body covers most of their legs.
Some characteristics of an Orpington are:
- Heavy weight (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 medium single comb.
- Large and usually easily tamed
- Fluffy feathers making it look distinctively large.
