Buff Orpington

The Orpington is a breed of chicken named after the town of Orpington, Kent, in south-east England.It was bred for superior egg laying while retaining meat quality.
Its large size and soft appearance together with its rich colour and gentle contours give it an attractive appearance, and as such it is grown more often as a show bird rather than a utility breed. Hens often become broody and are good mothers. Although rather heavy, Orpingtons are able to fly small distances but rarely do so.

Primary use: dual-purpose meat/eggs

Egg production (annual): 190 – 200

Egg size: Large

Temperament: Calm

Egg color: Light brown