laying hen, Orpington breed
Voluminous poultry
Orpington
4 selected varieties
- show-approved : yes
- egg colour : cream (photo at bottom of page)
- egg weight : 55 g
- rooster weight : 4000 - 4500 g
- hen weight : 3000 - 3500 g
- size : giant (per the standard)
- build : large breed (per minimum hen weight)
- behaviour : very calm
- broodiness : good
- flight height : 1,5 m
History
Originally from England
Clubs for this breed
In France: Orpington Club de France, https://www.orpingtonclubdefrance.com/ — we are a member
