Oklahoma Chickens
Orpington hen

Orpington

Very docile and friendly; a common pick for families with kids.

Breed Stats
Purpose
dual-purpose
Egg color
Brown
Eggs per year
180-280
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
No
Broodiness
high

How It Does in Oklahoma

A gentle breed that handles ice storm winters well, but the same fluffy coat that keeps it warm means it needs shade and extra water checks during Oklahoma's hottest stretches.