Buff Orpington
PICK-UP POLICY
• Pre-order for Farm Shop pick-up (206 E Main Street, Mesa)
• Must pick up on arrival date
• NO REFUNDS on orders not picked up
• No returns on live animals
SPECIAL ORDERS
• Minimum: 5 chicks per breed
• We'll email you with next available date
• Full refund if proposed dates don't work for you
One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens, and for 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 220 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