I still remember the first day a Lavender Orpington joined our backyard flock I had been researching breeds that were beautiful, friendly, and dependable in the nest box, and this one checked every single box With soft, silvery-gray plumage and one of the gentlest personalities in the chicken world, it is easy to see why the breed has become such a backyard favorite The Lavender Orpington is one of the calmest, most beautiful dual-purpose chickens you can add to a small flock, and once you meet one, you will probably want a few more