Friday, January 11, 2013

This is big. HUGE for me!

I have loved chocolate colored animals for as long as I can remember. I have a chocolate Poodle (had one when I was younger, too). Chocolate Labrador Retrievers....GORGEOUS!

So to say that I love chocolate Orpingtons is an understatement.  I first heard of them about four years ago and was instantly in love and wanted some, but there were none to be had in the United States at that time.

Source: Greenfire Farms

Isn't that fellow gorgeous!? The dark, chocolate brown is just amazing to me!

Source: Greenfire Farms

These photos are from Greenfire Farms. One of (if not THE) first importer of true British chocolate Orpingtons.

AND the farm from which I have hatching eggs arriving today!!!!!! So in 22-23 days we will have little chocolate Orpington babies here on our little homestead!  I am so excited!

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  1. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    They are gorgeous!! Hello, new follower here by way of Deborah Jean's Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop.

    I’d love to have you to join me at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/01/clever-chicks-blog-hop-16-hogwash-soaps.html


    I hope you can make it!
    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

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  2. Kathy Felsted UsherJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    We have orpingtons but not this color. I do like the breed since they seem to be very gentle and great egg producers. Beautiful bird!

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  3. thewovenspokeJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    From one of your new followers Ooooo..pretty chicken. not sure we evwr had orpingtons but raised lots of chicken growing up.

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  4. Our Neck of the WoodsJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    That is very exciting! I have buff orpingtons, but I've never seen the chocolate ones. So pretty!

    Visiting from Farmgirl Friday :)

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    1. Amy @ Just Being MeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Chocolates are very rare here in the US. They are a British breed and just a couple of people have imported some and gotten them started in the US. I am so excited, I can hardly wait til hatch day!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Gorgeous birds! Best of luck with your hatch. Found you via the clever chicks blog hop.

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    1. AmyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:45 AM

      Thank you! Glad you stopped by and come back anytime :-)

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  6. Emily CromerJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Exciting! Please post pictures for us to see! I would love to have lavender orpingtons some day.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful birds! Good luck with the hatching - keep us updated! Stopping by from Tilly's Nest

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    1. AmyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:45 AM

      Oh believe me, I will update here as soon as I candle on day 10 and then when they hatch.

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  8. Anne PayneJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    That is awesome! We've had Buff Orpingtons for years. I didn't know there were chocolate ones. Must look into getting some of these. I hope your beautiful little chickies do well! Have a great weekend.

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    1. AmyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:46 AM

      To purchase these as live birds, it is quite spendy. Heck, I paid a small fortune for the eggs, but I have wanted some so long, I just took the plunge.

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  9. Jamie @ Prepared to EatJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    That's neat, I hadn't heard of Chocolate Orps before!

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  10. HIBISCUS HOUSEJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:58 AM

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  11. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Such beautiful chickens. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!



    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  12. Lisa | Fresh Eggs Daily®January 21, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I have some hatching eggs on order from Chicken Scratch Poultry and can't wait! I agree with you, they are beautiful birds.

    Come by and visit me when you have a chance, we're giving away a really neat chicken feeder this week.

    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily
    www.fresh-eggs-daily.com

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