Background
We have been working to further advance
and preserve this beautiful variety of Orpingtons since 2019. We have acquired
our foundation flock from a master exhibitor in Florida (Indigo Egg).
Appearance
Crele" is round, with a cuckoo
barred plumage, quite stunning with red-and-gold irregular barring around the
hackles, and black-and-white irregular barring on the body and the roosters
have a beautiful red-gold barred saddle. The Crele Orpington, also known
as a Legbar Orpington, were first created in Denmark form partridge and cuckoo
parentage and is still rare in the United States. Hens will weight 6-8 pounds
whereas the roosters can weight up to 10lbs. Please
note this variety of Orrington's throw a variation in coloring (as
you can see I have mahogany and black/grayish chicks), from bird to
bird and generation to generation, which makes them so unique!
Temperament
They are sweet, gentle, docile birds (even the roosters)
Hens are good layers all year round, even into winter, producing medium to large brown
eggs steadily right through the coldest weather. Orpingtons are good setters
and mothers. They also love to chat and make happy little sounds,
specially when allowed to free range. Our flock enjoys a few hours of
supervised strolling on weekends.
Breed Standard
This variety of Orpington is Not APA
recognized
Denmark Breed Standard
The males will show a
warm gold color in their hackle, saddle, and shoulders. The absence of brown or
red in the cuckoo colored breast and thighs is desired. Brown -red
eye color, pink white beak and legs. The hens are salmon color.
Hatching Eggs are available!! $60/dz Click HERE to pre-order
Day/week old chicks are $18 each when available. Sold unsexed.
To pre-order chicks, click HERE
Shipping is $25. This covers the shipping label, materials used, and my time preparing your order for shipping.
