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Brown Egg Layers

Blue English Orpington

Brown eggsDocile, Calm, Gentle, FriendlyCold hardyHeat hardy
200Eggs / year
In brief

Medium brown eggs, 8 to 9 lb at maturity, and a docile, calm, gentle, friendly temperament.

Breed specifications

Blue English Orpington at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Calm, Gentle, Friendly
Weight
8 to 9 lb
Eggs per year
200
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

A docile dual-purpose bird. It lays around 200 brown eggs a year. Hardy in both cold winters and hot summers.

Fun fact: Medium brown eggs.

More about Orpingtons

Common questions

Blue English Orpington questions, answered

How many eggs does a Blue English Orpington lay?

About 200 medium brown eggs per year.

How big do Blue English Orpingtons get?

Blue English Orpingtons weigh 8 to 9 lb at maturity.

What is a Blue English Orpington's temperament?

Docile, Calm, Gentle, Friendly.

Is the Blue English Orpington cold and heat hardy?

The Blue English Orpington is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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