Orpington for sale in the Netherlands
The Orpington is a large British dual-purpose breed with abundant loose feathering and generally calm temperament. Its heavy body and dense plumage require dry ground, low perches and consistent checks for parasites and obesity.
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- Origin
- Great Britain, developed in Orpington
- Weight
- Hens about 3–3.6 kg. Cocks 4–4.5 kg
- Life expectancy
- About 7–10 years
- Egg production
- Often 150–220 light brown eggs yearly
- Character
- Usually calm, social and tame. Hens may become broody
- Housing
- Spacious group with dry range, low broad perches and well-ventilated coop
Orpingtons: behaviour and suitability
Orpingtons move more calmly than light laying breeds and often fit groups of similarly gentle breeds. Their mass makes jumping from high perches hard on legs and keel. Always assess the actual animal and, when a trade label covers several species, verify the scientific name before acquisition. Age, sex, health and previous housing can noticeably influence behaviour.
Care and housing
Provide ample scratching room without mud, low steps, shade and measured complete feed. Lift the loose plumage to genuinely inspect skin, vent and red mites. Set up the complete enclosure before the animal arrives and record relevant values and daily behaviour. A sudden change in appetite, activity, breathing, posture or droppings calls for a check of the environment and, where needed, knowledgeable help.
Health and responsible acquisition
Choose birds that walk freely and breathe normally and inspect foot pads, keel and condition. Ask about laying, broodiness and parent birds and avoid lines with extreme loose feathering or mobility problems. Ask the seller about age, origin, current care and known health problems, and ensure any documents belong to the animal offered. Never choose on colour, size or price alone, and identify a knowledgeable veterinarian or other species expert before urgent problems arise.
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