Buff Orpington Exhibition Type

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: English Class
• Weights: Hen—–8 lbs
  Rooster——10 lbs
  Pullet—7 lbs
  Cockerel—-8½ lbs
• Purpose and Type: Exhibition; also pet, egg laying, meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 6 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 obtained exhibition breeding stock from Fred Farthing in 2022