BLACK (BL) ORPINGTON
Orpingtons developed by William Cook in the 1800’s and named from the Town of Orpington, Kent, England. Their Dark Black fluffy feathers are stunning and they are super loving gentle for such a big size heritage breed. BL means they carry both the black and self-blue lavender genes. If you breed them again, they have a 50% chance they breed true of all black or 25% will be all lavender, if you breed two lavenders over again, they will continue to produce only lavenders.
Kid Friendly, Docile, Calm, Curious, Quiet, Affectionate, Great Pet
| Date of Hatch: |
OUT OF STOCK |
| Qty in Stock: |
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Sex: Never Guaranteed, Appears:
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90% Chance FEMALE |
| Hybrid: |
No |
| Vaccinated: |
Marek's HVT Vaccinated |
| Beak Trimmed: |
No |
| Personality: |
Kid Friendly, Calm, Docile, Quiet, Affectionate, Curious, Great Pets |
| Uses: |
Eggs, Meat, Pet |
| Broody: |
Excellent Moms |
| Forager: |
Good |
| Egg Color: |
Light Brown to Cream |
| Egg Size: |
Medium - Large |
| Egg Production: |
Fair 3-4 Weekly |
| Climate Zone: |
All |
| A.P.A. Class: |
Yes - Large Breed English Class |
| Breed Origin: |
England - USA Strained |
| Livestock Conservancy Status: |
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| Feather Color: |
Black with Black & Lavender Genes Split |
| Feather Pattern: |
Solid |
| Feathered Legs: |
Clean |
| Leg Color: |
Black |
| Skin Color: |
White |
| Number of Toes: |
4 |
| Comb Color: |
Red |
| Comb Type: |
Single |
| Lobe Color: |
Red |
| Top Knot: |
No |
| Beard: |
No |
| Muffs: |
No |
| Tufts: |
No |
| Average Adult Weight Female: |
Up to 8 lbs. |
| Average Adult Weight Male: |
Up to 10 lbs. |
| Matures: |
20-24 Weeks |
| Breed Rank: |
Exceptionally Rare |
