Orpington

Also known as: Buff Orpington

Big, fluffy, sweet — the golden retriever of chickens.

🐣 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 Orpington

Orpingtons are large, soft-feathered birds bred in England in the 1880s. Known for their docile temperament, they are favorites for families with kids.

Care tips

Provide shade in hot weather — they overheat easily under all that fluff.

Color varieties

buffblackbluewhitelavender

Fun facts

Queen Elizabeth kept Buff Orpingtons
Excellent broody mothers