The Lavender Orpington chickens is a large chicken with an upright stance and a medium-sized single comb. They are a cold hearty and have full and fluffy plumage. They are a fair egg layer of medium to large size light brown eggs.

They are super docile and great with children, making them one of the best options for your backyard flock. The lavender gene is different than the blue gene in genetics in that it will produce consistent lavender color in all the offspring.