I am so excited to have a new batch of chicks this year to rotate out my old flock. To stay in my boundaries of being cost efficient and sustainable, I decided to choose the Buff Orphington breed of chicken. Here are some of the reasons that I chose this breed.
1. This breed is very docile and a "family friendly" bird. They, in my opinion, have one of the best temperaments as far as chickens go. They are even known as one of the most docile breeds as far as pecking order within the flock.
2. They are very loyal to their coop. This means that when they are let to free range, they do not stray very far from the coop.
3. These birds are one of the best breeds for raising your own flock. Orphington's are one of the best mother hens of all chickens. They take great care of their babies.
4. When it is time to rotate out your flock again, these birds grow to an average of 8-10 lbs so that means that these birds are perfect for the freezer when they are done laying for you!
**When the chicken is over one year old, they are not tender enough for a typical oven roasted chicken. The meat would be good for recipes that call for cooked cubed/shredded chicken like chicken pot pies or chicken enchiladas. You can also use the chicken to make and can chicken stock for future use, and don't forget about chicken noodle soup! (Just to name a few) For recipes, check out my other blog Mymy's Kitchen!
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| 2015 Buff Orphington Chicks @ Bamer's Acres |
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| A mama Buff and her chicks |
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