Chicken Dual Purpose, Orpington Buff (min order 15)
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- BuffOrpington-G
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
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and families with young children. Named for the English town where they were developed, Orpingtons come in several feather colors, but all are big quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. Buff Orpingtons are the most common color and lay about 200 brown eggs a year.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 220 Medium Brown Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Calm, Gentle, Friendly
Mature Weight: 6-7 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Often
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 6-7 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 6-7 lbs. |
| Breed Type | Chick - Standard Layers |
| Egg Color(s) | Brown |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 200-250 |
| Egg Size | Medium |