Silver Laced Orpington

The English Silver Laced Orpington is one of the most eye-catching and sought after colours of the English Orpingtons. Silver Laced hens are good layers, and like other Orpington breeds, can be broody. The original Black Orpington was bred by William Cook in 1886 by crossing Minorcas, Langshans and Plymouth Rocks to create a new hybrid bird. The two original color varieties were all black and all white. The black-and-white silver laced variety is a recent development, created by British Master Breeder and poultry judge Bob Follows. The Silver Laced Orpingtons may just well be the heaviest of the Orpingtons and tend not to roost if the roost is over 12” high so keep that in mind when you set up your coop. They are very winter hardy and gentle birds that get along very easily when introduced to a new flock. It is still a very rare Orpington breed and certainly one of the most sought after because of the outstanding contrast between the white background and black lacing. If you are looking for and spectacular chicken to add to your flock, this should be one of them!

Heritage:
English
Egg Colour: Pink/ Brown
Egg Count: 150-180 per year
Hens Body weight: 10 lbs
Rooster Body weight: 14 lbs
Temperament: Very Friendly
Hardiness: Docile, Quiet, and Affectionate, Canadian winter hardy