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Lavender Orpington
Also known as: Self Blue Orpington
Soft silver-lavender variety of the Orpington.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy🪺 Goes broody
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
200
Egg size
large
Purpose
dual
Class
English
Size
large
Hen weight
8 lbs
Rooster weight
10 lbs
Temperament
calm, gentle, cuddly
Noise level
quiet
Origin
England
Lifespan
8–10 yrs
About the Lavender Orpington
A lavender (self blue) version of the classic Orpington — same friendly temperament with pastel plumage.
Care tips
Breeds true for color, unlike standard blue.
Color varieties
lavender
Fun facts
- True-breeding for color, unlike blue Orpingtons
- Color is sometimes called self blue