Buff Orpington Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: English Class
• Weights: Hen—–8 lbs
  Rooster——10 lbs
  Pullet—7 lbs
  Cockerel—-8 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: England
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1902.
• TLC: No
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Buff Orpington since 1979.