ORPINGTONS. 
The Orpingtons are of English origin and, from their first introduction 
in their native land, have been one of the most popular breeds of fowls. 
Their large size, early maturity and winter egg production soon gained for 
them a reputation in all parts of the world, until today, they are the most 
popular breed ever originated on English soil. 
The originator introduced them in several colors, but the Buffs, 
Blacks and Whites were, from the first, the most popular. In these three 
varieties we have nothing to select from except our choice of color, as all 
are alike so far as size and shape govern. They are large and stately in 
appearance with rather long, round, deep bodies, full breasts and broad 
backs; the abundance of hackle and saddle feathers on the male giving the 
appearance of a rather short back. 
The legs are rather short and stand well apart. Shanks large and 
nearly round. The skin of the three varieties is white. The shanks of 
the Buffs and Whites are white, or pinkish-white. The Orpingtons have 
the distinction of being the only breed recognized where all varieties have 
solid color, and no one variety can claim any distinction over the other, as 
all are alike popular. 
The fanciers of the varieties are striving to maintain the color and 
shape, and to hold the Buffs with rich, golden buff surface color that har- 
monizes in all sections, with under-color free from white or black. The 
Blacks, with their lustrous black surface, free from purple bars. The 
Whites, with pure white plumage in all sections, free from brassiness. 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Cock 10 lbs. Hen 8 lbs. 
Cockerel 8$ lbs. Pullet 7 lbs. 
SHAPE OF MALE. 
Head: Rather long, broad, deep. 
Beak: Short, stout, regularly curved. 
Eyes: Large, oval. 
Comb: Single, rather large, set firmly on head, perfectly straight and 
upright; five well-defined points, those at front and rear smaller than 
middle ones; fine in texture; blades free from serrations. 
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