The Raven Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Found an advert for some buff orpingtons near me looks great but one question, and i hope the answer is no - do they fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Most ducks can fly but a lot dont usually actually do it The Buff Orpington is quite a heavy duck and isnt known as a flier but do at least keep them confined while they realise where the coop is (a week or two) and then only let them out with supervision in case of predators They are very nice, its a shame they arent more popular really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rural Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 The Buff Orpington is a hen not a duck (I have one) and provided you clip one of the wings to unbalance them they cantfly also they are a heavy hen so all they should do is rummage around . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 There are breeds of both hens and ducks called Buff Orpington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zoejames Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have 3, they are wonderful and do not fly! zo x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
