Doody Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi all, Expanding on my range of chickens later in the year! I only have 3 Isa Browns at the moment but would like 3 Buff Orpingtons in the near future. Would these be similar to looking after my Isa Browns, or do they need any extra care etc! If anyone has any advice i would really appreciate it. Thanks again Doody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 They dont need any extra care, they are super big softies and lovely! The large fowl version are very big though and need significant coop space and height The bantam version are not a lot smaller than a hybrid - same sort of size body but on shorter legs so they may be a better choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doody Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 They dont need any extra care, they are super big softies and lovely! The large fowl version are very big though and need significant coop space and height The bantam version are not a lot smaller than a hybrid - same sort of size body but on shorter legs so they may be a better choice Excellent, thats great - many thanks! I have plenty of room also - so cant wait to get them. One thing - are there eggs much larger than an Isa Browns? Just wondering if i can have a bigger egg sarnie some mornings ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 My orps lay pretty small eggs - much smaller than a hybrid! It's hard to imagine these great big birds ever fitting in one of the teeny eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
