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European · England

Gallus gallus domesticus

Buff Orpington

Also known as: Orpington

3.8 eggs/wk·Brown eggs·8 lbs

Beginner FriendlyCold HardyDual-Purposelargedocile

Historical Origin

England · European

The Buff Orpington is the quintessential fluffy backyard chicken — gentle, quiet, and great with children. Their golden feathers and docile nature make them a perennial favorite for family flocks. They go broody often, making them natural mothers.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of quiet and good foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: often.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Buff Orpington) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.33 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 8 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 3.8 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."