jo0501 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I live in hertfordhire and would like to get an orpington.Does anyone know of a breeder near here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Have you tried googling for the breed society and contacting the secretary? Also some people on the Practical Poultry forum (and here) breed chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Try looking in the back pages of Practical Poultry magazine - they have breeders listed by area. Also email barbara@omlet.co.uk, she has a list of recommended breeders and might be able to give you some ideas. These breeders may know of someone who does breed orps. Not many people keep them because they are so big and need spacious housing, they are also inclined to go broody quite often and are good mothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlickin Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Have youbeen able to get some Orpingtons yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatedog Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 http://www.oldmanortwyning.co.uk/bufforpingtons.htm Being really ignorant about geography - not sure if this chap is near you or not? Or near-ish??? But he's very helpful on the phone - I had a good chat before I even started keeping chickens and although I eventually decided against Orpingtons, he was very friendly and helpful, and may even know of someone even closer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
