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Poultry and Pets => Chicken Chat => Topic started by: gracie on May 31, 2011, 08:00

Title: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: gracie on May 31, 2011, 08:00

We got 2 new off heat buff orpingtons yesterday to keep my 2 8 week old girls company. They are a beautiful colour. Hopefully they are girls, the breeder chose ones he thought were, comparing to the others that he had. Must admit they do look girly but apparently it can take a while for orp boys to show themselves.  He will take a boy back if necessary, so fingers crossed. It was an educational experience going to his site, my 8 year old as well as us were really thrilled to see day olds with mum, broodies on eggs.
Our original girls seemed really spooked at the new arrivals, now we keep finding them snuggled up to the wire of the newbies run.
Hubby has taken the camera to work so will post my pics later.

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: bantam novice on May 31, 2011, 08:46

They sound lovely.  Can't wait to see the pics  :)

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 31, 2011, 09:12

Buffy's are very pretty!  Hope they are both girls gracie, but it is nice when breeders say they will exchange if any are boys!

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: JaK on May 31, 2011, 09:20

Good choice! I don't have any yet but Orps are what we will be hav'ing here. I have been to a few breeders now and the Orps always seems so friendly and nosey. Can't wait to see pics of all four of them together.  :)

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: Honeysuckle on May 31, 2011, 14:06

Excellent choice!  :D My buffs are gorgeous!  ::) My 2 are sitting on eggs at the mo-due tomorrow! They're not orps eggs though  :( which is a shame, maybe next time …  ::)P

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons (photos added)
Post by: gracie on May 31, 2011, 16:27

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/sharonp10/IMG_3888.jpg)
(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/sharonp10/IMG_3887.jpg)

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: bantam novice on May 31, 2011, 16:53

They are gorgeous!  :)

Title: Re: 2 new buff orpingtons
Post by: Honeysuckle on May 31, 2011, 18:59

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous  :D