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Orpington Chickens
Pretty Orpington Chickens For Sale
Introduction to Orpington Chickens
Orpingtons are a lovely large breed of chicken, they have gentle natures and are very sweet, they can get along with most other breeds but can be docile so be wary mixing with lots of large rangy breeds like Hybrids. They are great in the garden, not overly destructive and they can’t fly very well so ideal for keeping them fenced in easily.
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This breed can handle pretty much anything, they are big, confident, strong and robust, they have a calm nature but are not easily bullied, however, due to their docile nature don’t put them in a flock where they are heavily outnumbered by Hybrids.
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Make Great Pets
This breed make wonderful pets for both adults and children, they will have a docile nature and will be easy to handle once they get to know you, they will enjoy human interaction and company.
150-200 Medium/Large, Brown PA
This breed will lay up to 200 medium to large, light brown eggs per year, they can be broody.
More About Orpingtons
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Character
Orpington chickens make wonderful garden pets, they are friendly, docile and easy to handle. They like human company and have a naturally inquisitive nature, they are great for children as they are bug, calm and sturdy and not known for being flighty or aggressive. They can be a broody breed and make wonderful mothers.
Suitability
Orpington Hens are perfect for first time chicken keepers that want a friendly, family suitable, larger bird. They can be kept in smaller enclosures and are happy in a back garden coop. They can also be left free roaming and are equally suited to foraging. They are a hardy bird and will do well through our British winters. As they cannot fly very well, a 3ft fence will be sufficient to keep them in, although this will not keep predators out, so they will need a fully enclosed run for when you are not around. They will enjoy being with you when you are in the garden and will potter about with you. They don’t have feathered feet which is great in the winter months and due to the fact they cannot fly they would need a house near or on the ground.
History
The Orpington is a British breed of chicken. It was bred in the late nineteenth century by William Cook of Orpington, at that time in Kent in south-east England. It was intended to be a dual-purpose breed, to be reared both for eggs and for meat, but soon became exclusively a show bird. Due to their docile natures and calm temperament the are now mostly kept as garden pets or fancy laying hens. They produce up to 200 medium sized light brown eggs a year, hardy winter hens they are ideal for our British climate, known for being broody at times. They have life expectancy of 8-10 years.
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