{"id":59208,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:18","slug":"what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/","title":{"rendered":"What color eggs do chocolate Orpington lay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_color_eggs_do_chocolate_Orpington_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do chocolate Orpington lay?\">What color eggs do chocolate Orpington lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_chocolate_Orpingtons_rare\" title=\"Are chocolate Orpingtons rare?\">Are chocolate Orpingtons rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_chocolate_Orpingtons_good_layers\" title=\"Are chocolate Orpingtons good layers?\">Are chocolate Orpingtons good layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Orpington_chickens_friendly\" title=\"Are Orpington chickens friendly?\">Are Orpington chickens friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_colors_do_Orpingtons_come_in\" title=\"What colors do Orpingtons come in?\">What colors do Orpingtons come in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_color_eggs_does_a_lavender_Orpington_lay\" title=\"What color eggs does a lavender Orpington lay?\">What color eggs does a lavender Orpington lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_color_eggs_do_jubilee_Orpingtons_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do jubilee Orpingtons lay?\">What color eggs do jubilee Orpingtons lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_is_the_rarest_Orpington\" title=\"What is the rarest Orpington?\">What is the rarest Orpington?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#HOW_MUCH_DO_chocolate_Orpingtons_cost\" title=\"HOW MUCH DO chocolate Orpingtons cost?\">HOW MUCH DO chocolate Orpingtons cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_buff_Orpingtons_rare\" title=\"Are buff Orpingtons rare?\">Are buff Orpingtons rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_color_eggs_do_chocolate_Orpingtons_lay\" title=\"What color eggs do chocolate Orpingtons lay?\">What color eggs do chocolate Orpingtons lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Orpington_chickens_good_layers\" title=\"Are Orpington chickens good layers?\">Are Orpington chickens good layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_color_egg_does_a_chocolate_Orpington_lay\" title=\"What color egg does a chocolate Orpington lay?\">What color egg does a chocolate Orpington lay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_buff_Orpingtons_good_egg_layers\" title=\"Are buff Orpingtons good egg layers?\">Are buff Orpingtons good egg layers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#How_often_do_Orpington_chickens_lay_eggs\" title=\"How often do Orpington chickens lay eggs?\">How often do Orpington chickens lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Buff_Orpington_hens_friendly\" title=\"Are Buff Orpington hens friendly?\">Are Buff Orpington hens friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Orpington_chickens_quiet\" title=\"Are Orpington chickens quiet?\">Are Orpington chickens quiet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Orpington_roosters_friendly\" title=\"Are Orpington roosters friendly?\">Are Orpington roosters friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_are_Orpington_chickens_known_for\" title=\"What are Orpington chickens known for?\">What are Orpington chickens known for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_Blue_Orpingtons_rare\" title=\"Are Blue Orpingtons rare?\">Are Blue Orpingtons rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_lavender_Orpingtons_rare\" title=\"Are lavender Orpingtons rare?\">Are lavender Orpingtons rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Are_white_Orpingtons_rare\" title=\"Are white Orpingtons rare?\">Are white Orpingtons rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#Can_Orpingtons_be_black\" title=\"Can Orpingtons be black?\">Can Orpingtons be black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#At_what_age_do_Lavender_Orpingtons_lay_eggs\" title=\"At what age do Lavender Orpingtons lay eggs?\">At what age do Lavender Orpingtons lay eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eggs-do-chocolate-orpington-lay\/#What_Colour_eggs_do_Orpingtons_lay\" title=\"What Colour eggs do Orpingtons lay?\">What Colour eggs do Orpingtons lay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_chocolate_Orpington_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do chocolate Orpington lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>light brown eggs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chocolate_Orpingtons_rare\"><\/span>Are chocolate Orpingtons rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate Orpington genetics <b>It is a rare Sex-Linked Recessive gene that is basically a dilution of black pigment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chocolate_Orpingtons_good_layers\"><\/span>Are chocolate Orpingtons good layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate Orpingtons are <b>fair egg layers, laying between 120-150 eggs per year and hens are often known to go broody. They have one of the best temperaments out of all the breeds we have on the farm making them an excellent choice for your backyard flock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Orpington_chickens_friendly\"><\/span>Are Orpington chickens friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orpingtons are big, gentle birds that respond well to attention. <b>They are non-aggressive and enjoy handling, making them a good bird for families. Because they are passive birds, they do not do well in mixed flocks that include aggressive breeds, such as the Rhode Island Reds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colors_do_Orpingtons_come_in\"><\/span>What colors do Orpingtons come in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colours: Blue, Black, Buff, White (Standardised UK) Birchen, Chocolate, Cuckoo, Gold Laced, Jubilee, Lavender, Lemon Cuckoo, Partridge, Red, Spangled (Non Standardised). Useful to Know: Docile, a good choice to have around with children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_does_a_lavender_Orpington_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs does a lavender Orpington lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate Orpington genetics <b>It is a rare Sex-Linked Recessive gene that is basically a dilution of black pigment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_jubilee_Orpingtons_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do jubilee Orpingtons lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>light brown eggs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Orpington\"><\/span>What is the rarest Orpington?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue Orpington  rare chicken breeds<\/b> Blue Orpingtons are very rare, though! Blues are a hot color right now, and everyone who loves their Buff Orpingtons wants their favorite breed in a new color! If you love your Buff Orpington, you might like to add a Blue Orpington or two!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_DO_chocolate_Orpingtons_cost\"><\/span>HOW MUCH DO chocolate Orpingtons cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$5 to $35<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_buff_Orpingtons_rare\"><\/span>Are buff Orpingtons rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They&#8217;re friendly and cold-hardy due to their fluffy plumage. The Buff Orpington is the most popular and <b>all varieties, especially the black and blue, are rare<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eggs_do_chocolate_Orpingtons_lay\"><\/span>What color eggs do chocolate Orpingtons lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>medium brown eggs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Orpington_chickens_good_layers\"><\/span>Are Orpington chickens good layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The utility strains are very good layers. They will bless you with between 200-280 light brown medium sized eggs each year. Show or exhibition strains will lay significantly less because of the breeding lines. All Orpingtons (regardless of their plumage color) will lay light brown medium sized eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_egg_does_a_chocolate_Orpington_lay\"><\/span>What color egg does a chocolate Orpington lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>light brown eggs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_buff_Orpingtons_good_egg_layers\"><\/span>Are buff Orpingtons good egg layers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are reliable layers of large brown eggs, around 200280 per year. If you are raising them as a meat bird, they are table-ready at around 22 weeks. They are often considered the perfect dual-purpose chicken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_Orpington_chickens_lay_eggs\"><\/span>How often do Orpington chickens lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An Orpington hen lays <b>200 to 280 large brown eggs per year. If raised for meat, the birds are ready for the table after about 22 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Buff_Orpington_hens_friendly\"><\/span>Are Buff Orpington hens friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Buff Orpington is well known as a <b>docile and friendly hen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Orpington_chickens_quiet\"><\/span>Are Orpington chickens quiet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When looking for quiet chickens the first breed often named is the Buff Orpington. Buff Orpingtons rate high on many of the factors people are looking for in backyard poultry. <b>They are quiet, docile, friendly and fluffy birds. Orpingtons seek out their human caregivers by asking to be picked up with a submissive squat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Orpington_roosters_friendly\"><\/span>Are Orpington roosters friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Buff Orpingtons are already known as docile and friendly birds, and even the roosters don&#8217;t often become aggressive or territorial. The females are friendly most of the time, though this won&#8217;t make them easier to tell apart since the roosters aren&#8217;t too different temperamentally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Orpington_chickens_known_for\"><\/span>What are Orpington chickens known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are known to be <b>very mellow chickens  she has a wonderfully placid nature. Because they are so docile they can quickly becoming pets (especially for children). Orpingtons are usually around the middle of the pecking order. This can lead to them being picked on by more assertive breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Blue_Orpingtons_rare\"><\/span>Are Blue Orpingtons rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue Orpington  rare chicken breeds Orpingtons are a favorite lap chickenproductive, hardy and friendly. The buff color is fairly common. <b>Blue Orpingtons are very rare, though! Blues are a hot color right now, and everyone who loves their Buff Orpingtons wants their favorite breed in a new color!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_lavender_Orpingtons_rare\"><\/span>Are lavender Orpingtons rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Lavender Orpington is described as a rare bird,however, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many breeders across the US sell it. They are incredibly fluffy and cute! They have a profusion of feathers that make them seem much larger than they actually are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_Orpingtons_rare\"><\/span>Are white Orpingtons rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>QUICK STATS.Type:standardHeritage Breed:yesRare Breed \/ ALBC Priority:studyEgg Color:brownEgg Size:medium16 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Orpingtons_be_black\"><\/span>Can Orpingtons be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black Orpington Chicken Characteristics. At first, glance, what captures your attention about Black Orpington is <b>their striking black plumage. In addition, they have small heads, single red combs, and black beaks. Although the birds are considered heavy built, their loose fluffy feather exaggerates their weight more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_Lavender_Orpingtons_lay_eggs\"><\/span>At what age do Lavender Orpingtons lay eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Lavender Orpington is described as a rare bird,however, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many breeders across the US sell it. They are incredibly fluffy and cute! They have a profusion of feathers that make them seem much larger than they actually are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_eggs_do_Orpingtons_lay\"><\/span>What Colour eggs do Orpingtons lay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All Orpingtons (regardless of their plumage color) will lay <b>light brown medium sized eggs. 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