blue orpington thread

[Cetawin]

Ah blue orps you say....I adore mine


My brave gorgeous Lancelot

 

[speckledhen]

That picture doesn't really do Lancelot justice after seeing him in person, Ladyhawk. That is one very brave, outstanding rooster.

 

[danielle82]

Blue Orpington Hen

 

[Evelle]

just got mine here are two of my five.

 

[Cetawin]

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This is true but I am on my tablet and can only get one pic at a time and limited access to my pics so...here is Lancelot's Tales of Bravery...well some of them. LOL. Better pic too, he is my 13+ lbs of love...taking nothing away from my precious Thor whom I still miss every day. RIP



https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=521876


I also have a blue hen, Athena Black girls, Delilah and Addie and a mottled black pullet

I unfortunately lost 14 girls in one day last July to heat including my beautiful blue orp girl Maya. I lost Ebony, a black pullet to a fox. I love my Orps.


Jeremy, all orps are English, it is an English breed for heaven's sake imported vs raised in the US or elsewhere does not change that Fact.

 

[justuschickens59]

Jeremy, all orps are English, it is an English breed for heaven's sake imported vs raised in the US or elsewhere does not change that Fact.roll

I think we are all aware that the Orpington is an English breed - it has certainly been pointed out enough times. Personally, when I refer to my Orps, I use the term "English Orps" because I am actually making the distinction that my Orps are actually imported from the UK and are bred to the British Standard and not the American Standard. I feel sure that this is Jeremy's meaning in his statement regarding his "English Orps" as well, and not trying to change the fact about the origin of the breed. All Orps may have English origins, but I think we can all agree that the difference between the American Standard Orps and the British Standard Orps is quite apparent. Hope that made sense.

 

[Cetawin]

Makes perfect sense as does the fact that mentioning it is redundant. Anyone can look at them and tell to which standard they are being bred and 9 out of 10 times whether they are from an imported line or an existing older line from the US.

Some of us get tired of the constant distinquishment that brings with it a certain aura of "ooooooh imported therefore better superior or more valuable blah blah" when it comes down to a personal preference for each individual wishing to own Orps. Especially considering the fact we do not all live in the UK nor do we all like the UK standard.

Hard as is it to believe, some of us prefer the less fat, squatty cochiny look and more the taller more robust stately regal look of the american standard. It just gets old reading and hearing it all the time when it comes with the "superior than thou American standard" air, attitude and personal viewpoint. To each man and woman their own preference, it can be stated in a manner that there are two breeding standards of the English breed depending on which you would prefer with a clear concise explanation of each don't ya think? That is how I try to to lead anyone who wishes to know about the orpingtons...that they have a choice and options based on their personal likes and dislikes, fully explaining those choices.

 

[jeremy]

My birds are not fat, nor do they look like "squatty Cochins".

The difference between an Imported English (for the sake of clarification) Orpington and a Cochin is very apparent. All you have to do is remove your prejudice towards the British Standard birds and you will easily see that.

ETA: The reason I state that my birds are English or Imported English is because I do want to ensure that there is a distinction between the birds I raise and the American SOP bird. I do not have, nor will I ever have an American bred Orpington. The UK birds are, simply put, my cup up tea.

 

[DuckLady]

Due to fighting, this thread is now closed.

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