chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Have been thinking about re-stocking our flock as we are down to four now. The Devon Traditional Breed Centre have Jubilee and Laced Orpingtons ready to go now and I was wondering on average out of all you "Orp" keepers how loud they are? I got Cochins as they are reknowned for being quiet, well my white one is extremely loud but the other one is as quiet as a mouse. I know you can't guarantee any hen being quiet regardless of breed but would love an idea of how much noise they make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hi Chelsea,we got our glod laced orpington from DTB last summer and she is the most timid of all our flock! She never makes a sound, whether thats cos she is timid or whether its just her nature.She loves cuddles though 2 of my cochins from there can be very vocal I want a lemon pyle brahma from there...have you seen them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Ooh, so they are quiet?! I have seen the lemon Pyle Brahmas (beautiful) did you see they have them there also? I think I might go for a Jubilee and a laced.....but I have always wanted a black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 lovely I had a gold laced orp girl, she was very quiet I visited the DTBC last year, it was lovely there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thats where i first saw the lemon pyle but they did not have any last year I was up there 2 weeks ago and I really liked the silver laced they are beautiful!!! I have to wait till the chicks hatch next week to see how many girls I get before I can indulge in more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I checked their website last night and they have new stock ready from 26th of March. Whether this includes the Lemon Brahmas I don't know. I might ring them later and see what they've got. Hubby's at work today so might aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 like your thinking!!! good luck and keep me informed!!! There is a lovely lemon brahma cock walking round freely at minute up there, try and get him in your box for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I only had young boy Orps so I can't comment on how loud they were as a breed in general but I've got two Gold Brahmas and I don't know they're there. They are quiet, keep themselves to themselves and are incredibly gentle. The one thing I did notice with the Orps is that they were clumsy, they didn't look where they were going, where they were putting their feet and they would unintentionally step on smaller chooks. My Brahmas don't do that, they are more careful. Maybe it's a boy/girl thing or maybe it's a breed trait, I don't know, but it has put me off keeping Orps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Ok, when my Orpies have their beaks closed they are big puffs of feathers ..........when their beaks are flapping tin the breeze they are each noisy little wingebags I wouldn't be without them though & am even considering more on my "to get" list, so they can't be too bad Just read Griffin's post.........yes they are ungainly......and very much led by their stomachs I'd love a visit to the DTBC............one day Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Sha, are they noisy as in "screechy"? My Cochin is noisy and screechy at the same time! I suppose I could get an orp and a brahma. DTBC are ringing me back, sounded bedlam down there when I phoned a moment ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) I'll try & get a video of one of the Dowager Duchesses in full flow.... Have got a small vid of Willow muttering..she was not in "full flow" mode ..will be when I go back outside without the camera though....I'll stick it on here later when DH is off my PC Sha x Edited April 5, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Ok - so Orps! Gin, my splash (and top chook) is fairly quiet, she egg announces occasionally but not every time and she has the occasional gripe and mutter when someone (normally a pekin ) gets up to mischief. In general she is very laid back OSH, my jubilee is a whiney whinge bag.....she chunters almost constantly but never egg announces. The chuntering can be heard when I am in the house. She is second in command and acts as Gins bouncer. Goes to give someone a gentle tap telling off and ends up charging at them and overshooting her target They crouch left right and centre so are easy to get hold of and (touches wood) these two have never been broody. Not that I would trust them with eggs...i reckon they would be scrambled rather than chicks. I also have a partridge orp but still getting to know her, she is quiet but I think this is cos currently she is bottom of the pecking order. I have an orp cross bantie who is delightful and a brahma cross who too is lovely! Very friendly and enjoy snuggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 She is second in command and acts as Gins bouncer. Goes to give someone a gentle tap telling off and ends up charging at them and overshooting her target . I can't believe they've never been broody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I can honestly say my LF orp girls are very very quiet. Bantam madam is a bit noisier, but even so not bad. LF boys on the other hand are very very noisy! My all time favourite bird is a LF black and I also have jubilees - you'll probably find these are smaller; its taking a while for them to be bred larger unless you come across a strain using German blood. Personally I'm not keen on using LF as broodys as they can be quite clumsy. However, my jubs have never been broody and actually since I got the cockeral "Ooops, word censored!"ody has been broody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 We have 2 gold laced a boy and a girl, she never makes a sound unless she's been upset by a magpie or a crow, he is LOUD! We will def get more orps they are just fab, but we would like a cuckoo orp ... Not a lemon one and they seem impossible to find. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolateeclaire Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Got mine from DTB centre - one Orphington was noisey but that was because she turned out to be a boy!!! The other was fine. I would love one of the laced one but have just taken in a COF and 5 really has to be my lot. However I will go to the DTB centre just to have a look and enjoy their wonderful food!!! Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 It is a lovely place for an afternoon out and their hens are really good quality (albeit a bit expensive). Their Jubilee & Gold Laced are ready in 12 weeks. OH says yes and they are taking orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Its good to see how many people go to the same chicken places !! We must all live so close to each other and our chickens are probably all related!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I reckon my loud cochin is definitely related to yours Half Dozen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Have you put an order in then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 I told them I'd ring back. It's just deciding what to get now... I think from the replies on here I am definitely going to get a gold laced. Just need to narrow down the second choice now to either Black or Jubilee or a Brahma. I want to stay at 6 as I like lots of room in my WIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Six...seven.....I cant see much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Definitely a Brahma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I told them I'd ring back. It's just deciding what to get now... I think from the replies on here I am definitely going to get a gold laced. Just need to narrow down the second choice now to either Black or Jubilee or a Brahma. I want to stay at 6 as I like lots of room in my WIR. Brahma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
