Lavender Orpington Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: English Class

 

• Weights: Hen—–8 lbs Rooster——10 lbs Pullet—7 lbs Cockerel—-8 1/2 lbs
• Purpose: Dual  Egg Laying and meat; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Light Brown
• Egg Production: 150+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium to Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Yes
• Mating Ratio: 5 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: England

Description

Lavender Orpington Chicken The Lavender Orpington Chicken is a beautiful color variety of the popular Orpington breed, developed from English bloodlines and admired for its soft lavender-gray plumage and gentle personality. Like other Orpingtons, this variety is recognized for its usefulness as a dual-purpose bird, valued for both egg production and meat quality. Cackle Hatchery® offers the production-type Lavender Orpington, bred for steady laying performance and calm temperament rather than show. These birds are large and stately, with hens generally weighing around 8 pounds and roosters reaching about 10 pounds, while pullets and cockerels are slightly lighter. Their fluffy feathering gives them a rounded, elegant appearance that makes them a favorite in backyard flocks. Lavender Orpingtons are known for being docile, friendly, and easy to handle, often described as one of the most people-oriented chicken breeds. They adapt well to confinement or free-range systems and are especially popular with families and first-time chicken keepers. Hens are good setters and are often devoted mothers when allowed to brood and raise chicks naturally. Egg production is reliable, with hens laying an estimated 150 to 250 large, light brown eggs per year (production estimates only; see FAQ), depending on care and environment. They prefer a roost height of two to four feet and do best with a breeding ratio of about nine females to one male, with fertility typically ranging between 60 and 75 percent. Cackle Hatchery® has been developing its Lavender Orpington strain for many years, focusing on strong laying ability, good fertility, and the calm temperament that makes Orpingtons so popular. At select times of the year, we also offer fertile hatching eggs and started pullets for this breed.