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Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Orpington

A variant of Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Orpington

Representative Chickenphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A large, soft-feathered English dual-purpose breed, with Buff Orpington being the iconic golden variety. Docile and a reliable brown-egg layer.

Keeper tips for this variant

Their heavy fluff makes them prone to dirty vent feathers and overheating — provide shade in summer and watch for mites that hide in the dense plumage.

This page covers the Orpington variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Chicken

Other Chickens variants

Rhode Island RedSilkieLeghornPlymouth Rock (Barred Rock)Easter Egger / AmeraucanaBantam
Orpington (Chicken) — KinStation