Partridge English Orpington Chicken

Description

The original English Orpingtons developed in the 1800s by Britain’s William Cook had solid color plumage. The unique Partridge English Orpington offered here is a rare and relatively recent development.

The hens have attractively penciled reddish brown body feathers, golden hackles, and black tails. The roosters are a combination of deep red and shiny black. The feathers are soft and loose, giving this breed a round appearance. The loose feathering also makes these chickens extremely winter hardy.

English Orpingtons are broad in body, with a short back, a small head with a medium size single comb, and short legs that result in a low stance. Unlike American Orpingtons, English Orpingtons are not yet recognized by the American Poultry Association.