OVERVIEW
This group was purchased from Bob Follows in summer 2011 when we were able to acquire various groups from him due to semi-retirement.We have been breeding this colour ever since and with selection we have built up a very strong group.Our birds are now attaining very good size and type, which until recently has been an issue of concern for all Partridge Orpingtons.
As with the red partridge these birds are very good egg layers by orpington standards and generally a very hardy bird.The standard Partridge pencilling pattern becomes slightly lighter and the gold/red in the tail and wing tips is replaced with blue.
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Blue Partridge Orpington Chicken Photos
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Further information
Because of the behavior if the blue gene it is not possible to breed 100% blue partridge offspring by crossing them together.[see the blue gene breeding information below]
Breeding table for blue,black and splash
blue x blue =50% blue/ 25% splash/25%black
blue x black=50% black/50% blue
blue x splash=50% blue/50% splash
splash x splash= 100% splash
black x splash=100% blue
black xblack=100% black
Orpingtons are bred as much for their looks and temperament as for their egg laying capabilities. A healthy Partridge Orpington hen should lay 140 – 200 eggs per year and achieve a weight of between 7-10lbs and a cock bird should achieve a weight of between 10-12lbs.