What will one get buy crossing a Buff Orpington x White Orpington?
Thanks,
Larry
Orpington crossing?
White is supposed to be dominant but I don't think it is 100% dominant. You'll likely get part white & buff as well as solid white chicks. I've had both color varieties. It can be a means of improving your flock if you have imperfections. If the white is equal .... the normal get would be 25% white, 25% buff & 50% part white & part buff. I have a perfect Black roo and a perfect black hen. I also have a near perfect blue hen. I recently sold both our buff and our white Orpington hens. I intend to breed the blue to the black and keep blue chicks next spring. I'll be doing the same with my blue Ameraucana roo & black hens and my Welsumer roo with the 5 Welsumer hens.
This message was edited Oct 4, 2007 5:18 AM