| Breed | Orpington |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Bird Type | |
| Broody | Yes – Broody |
| Clean or Feathered Leg | Clean |
| Comb | Single Comb |
| Handles Confinement | Good for Coop Life |
| Conservation Status | No Longer Endangered |
| Egg Color | |
| Egg Size | XLarge |
| Eggs per year | 200-250 |
| Heritage Breed | Yes – Heritage Breed |
| Ideal for New England Weather | Cold and Hot Hearty |
| Approximate Laying Age | 5 months |
| Leg Color | White Legs |
| Muffs/Tufts/Beards | No Muffs or Tufts or Beards |
| Noise Level | Below Average Noise |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Temperament/Disposition | Very Friendly and Docile |
| Primary Purpose | Dual Purpose (Eggs/Meat) |
| Average Adult Weight | 7-9 lbs |
| Foraging Ability | Average |
| Beginner Friendliness | Calm and friendly |
| Laying Seasonality | Good |
| Feather Type | Lavender blue |
| Autosexed or Sex Link | No – Autosexed/Sex-linked |
Orpington – Lavender
Price range: $15.00 through $45.00