Lavender 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: Dual  Egg Laying and meat; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 150+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium
• Temperament: Docile
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 5 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: England
• APA: No
• TLC: Graduated from priority list in 2016
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of Lavender Orpington since 2017.