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Here is everything you ever wanted to know about owning and raising Buff Orpington Chickens. If you're considering raising this chicken breed, then you'll want to read this article

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The Buff Orpington breed is a great choice for a backyard chicken - beautiful with a nice personality and winter hardiness. The breed originated in Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom in the late 1800's. There are Black Orpingtons, White Orpingtons, Blue Orpingtons (somewhat rare), and Buff Orpingtons - the Buff color being the most prevalent. They are raised for the purposes of both meat and egg production (a "dual purpose" breed). Their temperment is calm and friendly, as opposed to flighty…

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Buff Orpingtons are just one of many varied colors of this fantastiuc breed of chicken. These birds are large and capable of being dual purpose chickens. You are sure to love adding a few to your backyard or homestead flock.

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Originally developed to produce meat and eggs, today the Lavender Orpington is a striking exhibition chicken with a famously friendly temperament. #chickens #lavenderorpington

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Find out about the six chicken breeds that we love at our backyard farm. These six chicken breeds are kid friendly and sure to bring smiles to your kids faces. #kidfriendlychickens #backyardfarming #friendlychickenbreeds #friendlychickens

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You know those chunky, golden chickens that look like they stepped straight out of a vintage storybook? Those are Buff Orpingtons, and they're one of the most timeless breeds you can add to your flock. I've raised them for years, and while they're not perfect (no chicken is!), they're wonderful backyard birds that bring so much joy to your home.

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Ever Wonder How To Tell Apart A Buff Orpington Rooster From A Hen? Unravel The Mystery With Our Tips And Learn The Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) Signs! 🕵️‍♂️🐔 #BuffOrpingtonRoosterVsHen #BackyardChickens #ChickenBreeds #OrpingtonChickens #HenOrRooster #PoultryGuide #ChickenFarm #RaisingChickens #ChickenIdentification #HomesteadLife #PoultryKeeping #ChickenLovers #FarmAnimals #HenHouse #RoosterOrHen #ChickensOfPinterest #PoultryFarming #ChickenTips #UrbanFarming #RuralLiving #FeatheredFriends

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It’s 2018. After a very busy 100th anniversary year, and some much-deserved time off over the holidays, the McMurray Hatchery team is back to work and has started prepping for the first hatch of the season — cleaning, readying the boxes, monitoring the incubators, prepping orders and more. The first chicks hatch the last week […]

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When it comes to hybrid chickens, the Buff Orpington & ISA Browns are about as timid, friendly, and well mannered as they come. But, they differ by size, weight, their egg laying capabilities, and behaviors.

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One of the largest chickens we carry, these beauties are light gray with a purple sheen to their feathers and have some of the calmest personalities we've ever seen. A truly remarkable bird all around that lays large, light brown eggs.

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