Chicken Dual Purpose, Orpington, Blue English (min order 15)
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Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Chicken chicks (mix match any Chicken breeds, excluding Bantams)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
Orpingtons were first imported to the U.S in 1900 and have been a favorite farm-flock and exhibition chicken since. In England, their popularity sky-rocketed and breeders developed many new varieties in addition to the Black, Buff, Blue, & White which are common in the U.S. Until very recently, none of these other color patterns had yet made their way over to the U.S. English-bred Orpingtons tend to have looser fitting feathers, shorter bodies, and shorter legs. They are broad across the back and have a more rounded shape compared to American-bred Orpingtons. Despite their differences, the English are still similar to the American-bred birds as they are good dual-purpose birds laying a good number of brown eggs and have a gentle temperament.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 200 Medium Brown Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Calm, Gentle, Friendly
Mature Weight: 8-9 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 6-9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 6-9 lbs |
| Breed Type | Chick - Rare Breeds |
| Egg Color(s) | Brown |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 200-250 |
| Egg Size | Medium |