Cathy Isom tells us about one of the most popular chicken breeds that have been raised and loved for many years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
Orpingtons are one of the most popular chicken breeds that are versatile with good egg laying and meat production qualities, as well as exceptional maternal capabilities. Orpingtons also make for wonderful pets and companions for 
children because of their gentle nature.
They’re rather large in comparison to other breeds – averaging about 7 lbs for a healthy, mature bird. Roosters are a little heavier – about 8.5 pounds – when full grown and healthy. These birds often appear larger than they really are because their feathers are very fluffy.
Despite the sweet and affectionate character of Orpingtons hens, it’s recommending to keep an eye on the roosters. The boys tend to have a streak of bad blood in them from time to time.
Orpingtons have decent egg production, especially for a larger breed, laying about 190 large brown eggs annually. This breed is also a dual purpose breed, so they provide a decent amount of meat.
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Image credit: (lower left) A Buff Orpington/by Orpingtonmania – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
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