Primary Use: Dual Purpose, Eggs/Meat
Egg Production: Good, 175-200 eggs per year
Egg Size: Large
Egg Shell Color: Light Brown to Cream or Pink
Bird Size: Male 10 lbs. / Female 8 lbs.
Color: Light Slate Blue to Gray
Temperament: Calm and Sociable
Broody: Yes
Heritage Breed: Orpingtons are a heritage breed, although the Lavender color is not yet recognized by the APA

We ship orders Monday - Friday to ensure we're shipping you the freshest hatching eggs possible!

Hatching eggs are collected fresh and are shipped in the order they are received. This means we may not be able to ship your order immediately. Please note that some breeds may have a wait list. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about the estimated shipping date or special shipping requests.

We ship all hatching eggs in special purpose foam shippers to protect your eggs from damage. Each egg is surrounded by foam that provides a stable environment, absorbs impacts from rough handling, and prevents excess moisture from temperature changes. We very rarely have any broken eggs during shipping. The foam also helps provide protection against air cell detachment caused by hard impacts during transit.

Eggs being shipped for hatching are collected fresh, inspected, and very carefully packed to minimize damage during shipping.