I named her Walburga before I ever picked her up, the blue black splash orlington hen we bought from Sterling Meadows Hatchery. She is the most inquisitive of the bunch, and the bravest as well.
The Orpington is a large bird from the English class of chickens. It is a bold, upright breed with a wide chest, broad back, and small head and tail. The Orpington was bred as a dual-purpose breed (meat production and eggs), but its popularity grew as a show bird rather than a utility breed. Their large size and soft appearance together with their rich color and gentle contours make them very attractive. Wikipedia
I am told that they quickly learn tricks and come when their name is called. We are working on that one. Problem is that we keep calling her Burtha even though her name is Walburga.
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